Doggy Potty/Litter Box??

[ahkelteke]

I have been looking into getting a dog potty or litter box for my five-month-old lab to use one day a week while I have a long day at work/school. Even if I set up a dog walker, the walker would have to come multiple times during the day and an accident is still a risk. Has anyone ever used a dog potty.

I am looking at options like The Pet Loo or PetaPotty which use sod or synthetic grass. My dog is fully potty trained and I feel that using a grass or grass substitute will prevent confussion or regression. She struggles with the idea of using a "potty pad."

Does anyone have experience with these sort of pet potty options? What should I be looking for? I live in a studio apartment, so smell is definitely a concern. If I clean the tray, will the smell disapear? Is there a difference in smell camoflauge/break down between the synthetic and the sod? What is the best way to clean the tray in a studio apartment?

If you are concerned about the ethics of using a dog potty or living in a studio apartment, worry not. She is a well cared for dog who recieves plenty of exercise and outdoor time. The potty would only be used once a week, not as an absolute alternative to walks.

Thank you for any help, suggestions, resources, etc! Having always lived in a house with a doggy door, I've never dealt with a situation like this before.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

Honestly, I think the dog walker would be a better idea.

At the age of your pup, she should be fine once you leave in the AM until lunchtime. If she gets a good walk and exercise and time to empty at lunch, she would be okay again for 4-5 hours.

You might also look into people who are at home during the day in your building that might enjoy walking her.

What time do you get home?

 

[bubbatd]

To me it's a good way to confuse a dog .

 

[lizzybeth727]

Doggy daycare is also a good option. It can be very beneficial for young dogs to get to socialize with other dogs in daycare, plus she will get a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Of course you want to be careful - there are a lot of good daycares and there are bad daycares too - so be smart and interview the staff to get a feel of what they are like, and tour the facility (sometime when they're not expecting you is best).