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Housetraining Tools Great Products That Make Housetraining A Breeze (2)
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If you live in a big city it's likely that you have a “pick up the poop” ordinance. If so, you know that there's a pretty steep fine involved if you don't clean up after your dog. Or, perhaps you have kids and you want to keep your yard or neighborhood free of “landmines”. Whatever the case, you're going to need to carry poop bags.
Sure, it's easy to use a plastic grocer bag, but imagine the day that you put your hand inside of it, reach down, and find yourself with a handful of feces because there was a hole in the bag – YUCK! Not a pleasant experience!
If you have a small dog you can use clear sandwich bags from the grocery store, but if you have a larger dog, you might want to invest in a leash dispenser for dog waste bags. There's even a cute leash pouch available to store the poop bag (with the poop inside) until you can find a trash can.
The benefits of dog waste bags are:
1) Most are colored, opaque plastic; no one has to see what you're carrying.
2) Some are scented.
3) Many come in tightly rolled, easy-to-use bundles.
4) Many bag dispensers have cute designs and attach conveniently to the leash.
5) Some are made of recycled plastic and are biodegradable. Even flushable poop bags are available.
The Scoop On Scoops
If you have more than one dog and you let them use the backyard to do their doo, you're going to want a pooper scooper. You'll not only save your back, but you'll also find that the chore isn't so loathsome if you have an easy tool to do it with.
Choose a scooper that's easy to use with one hand. You can find a scooper that has a place for a bag attachment on the scooper end so that the scooper never gets dirty. Just remove the bag and toss the waste away.
In-Ground Digester
If you have a bunch of dogs (or a really big one) and a backyard, think about using an in-ground digester to dispose of dog waste. These products are kind of like compost bins, but you don't use the contents for compost. For less than $100 or so, you can get a digester, bury it in your backyard and never worry about what to do with the waste again.
Be sure not to bury the digester near a vegetable garden because the waste eventually ends up in the soil, and only use this product if you intend on maintaining it, which is as easy as adding powder to it once a week.
BONUS : Housetraining Tools: How To Best Use A Dog Crate
Crates are an essential housetraining item that most puppy owners find incredibly practical if used correctly.
A crate is not a prison or a cage. Rather, it is a comfy den, and no dog wants to poop in his comfy den. That's what makes the crate such a good investment: You are using the dog's own natural instincts to help him understand where you want him to do his important business.
Crates work well because a dog or puppy does not want to soil his bed or immediate area, so providing that you don't leave your dog crated for unreasonable periods, you can use a crate to educate your puppy to wait until you take him outside.
To be effective, the bottom of the crate should be covered in bedding, otherwise the puppy will assume that anywhere other than the bed is OK to use as a potty, and that habit can be a hard one to break.
The size of the crate is critical to its effectiveness. You'd think that your pup would want a nice, big crate, but in actuality, the den should be small and cozy.
In the beginning stages of housetraining, the crate needs to be only large enough for your dog to lie down and turn around comfortably. Too large, and your pup may use a corner to relieve himself. Plastic-style crates are usually a better choice because they have more of a den-like feel for your dog.
The best option that as worked for my personal use with my puppies are of two varieties: the metal folding crate and the plastic airline type that bolts together in two halves with a metal door.
Some dogs don't like the close-in plastic type because they can be dark and not as inviting as the more open, wire type. The advantages of the folding crates are that they work well for transporting your dog in a vehicle or for taking your dog on vacation, plus they fold flat for storage.
When Choosing The Right Crate:
1) Choose one just large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around.
2) If you have a large-breed pup, buy a crate with a divider to make the crate bigger as he grows, otherwise you'll have to buy several crates as time goes on.
3) If your décor is a concern, there are many attractive crates available, including rattan, wooden and doghouse-style crates.
4) Soft-sided crates aren't ideal for housetraining because they are more difficult to clean and the smells of potty accidents can linger, causing your pup to want to eliminate there again.
5) Some folding crates come with handles or nylon bags, making travel a breeze.
6) If you're going to move the crate around a lot, get one with wheels. Wheeled crates are also great for travel.
Crates are an essential housetraining item that most puppy owners find incredibly practical if used correctly.
A crate is not a prison or a cage. Rather, it is a comfy den, and no dog wants to poop in his comfy den. That's what makes the crate such a good investment: You are using the dog's own natural instincts to help him understand where you want him to do his important business.
Crates work well because a dog or puppy does not want to soil his bed or immediate area, so providing that you don't leave your dog crated for unreasonable periods, you can use a crate to educate your puppy to wait until you take him outside.
To be effective, the bottom of the crate should be covered in bedding, otherwise the puppy will assume that anywhere other than the bed is OK to use as a potty, and that habit can be a hard one to break.
The size of the crate is critical to its effectiveness. You'd think that your pup would want a nice, big crate, but in actuality, the den should be small and cozy.
In the beginning stages of housetraining, the crate needs to be only large enough for your dog to lie down and turn around comfortably. Too large, and your pup may use a corner to relieve himself. Plastic-style crates are usually a better choice because they have more of a den-like feel for your dog.
The best option that as worked for my personal use with my puppies are of two varieties: the metal folding crate and the plastic airline type that bolts together in two halves with a metal door.
Some dogs don't like the close-in plastic type because they can be dark and not as inviting as the more open, wire type. The advantages of the folding crates are that they work well for transporting your dog in a vehicle or for taking your dog on vacation, plus they fold flat for storage.
When Choosing The Right Crate:
1) Choose one just large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around.
2) If you have a large-breed pup, buy a crate with a divider to make the crate bigger as he grows, otherwise you'll have to buy several crates as time goes on.
3) If your décor is a concern, there are many attractive crates available, including rattan, wooden and doghouse-style crates.
4) Soft-sided crates aren't ideal for housetraining because they are more difficult to clean and the smells of potty accidents can linger, causing your pup to want to eliminate there again.
5) Some folding crates come with handles or nylon bags, making travel a breeze.
6) If you're going to move the crate around a lot, get one with wheels. Wheeled crates are also great for travel.
