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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are\u00a0 many good reasons to teach your\u00a0puppy\u00a0to go to the bathroom outside, but that is not always the most practical option. Particularly during the first few months with a young puppy, the constant trips outside during\u00a0potty training\u00a0may be too much of a challenge. Elderly or mobility-challenged owners may find frequent walks too difficult. Apartment dwellers without access to a yard may find the trip on the elevator and outside takes longer than their puppies can hold it. Also, when you don’t have a yard, keeping a puppy that is not yet fully\u00a0vaccinated\u00a0away from public areas limits your outdoor options. If having the\u00a0 area potty area outside is too difficult for successful potty training, then moving it indoors might be the answer.<\/p>\n
There are several ways of creating an indoor potty area for your dog. It can be as simple as using an area covered with newspapers or\u00a0potty pads. But the cleanest and most hygienic solution is a litter box. You can purchase\u00a0doggie litter boxes, some even come with artificial turf on the top, or you can simply use a large cat litter box. Make sure the box has shallow sides, so your dog feels comfortable stepping in and out. You can even cut a small doorway in one of the sides to help smaller puppies.<\/p>\n
Line the box with newspaper, potty pads, artificial grass, or even cat litter. Some puppies will chew on anything, so be sure whatever you use is safe if your dog decides to eat it. And think about hygiene. The box liner should be either disposable or easily washed. Puppies also form preferences for the surface under their feet when they are going to the bathroom. If your puppy is uncomfortable using one surface, try something else.<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n