How to Litter Box Train a West Highland Terrier

First choose a suitable room with a sealed floor, suchyour terrier, and when you see signs that he needs to
as the laundry or bathroom. Put some dog litter orgo, quickly lead him to the litter box and wait till he is
shredded paper in the box. Do not use cat litter, as itdone, then praise him for a job well done.
may be harmful if eaten. Also. paper is easier to cleanThe litter box will need to be cleaned regularly, besides
up if it is scratched or tracked through the house. Putthe smell, if it becomes too soiled your dog will avoid
the litter box in a corner of the room, with newspaperusing it. Just make sure to leave a little lightly soiled
under and around the box to contain any "misses."paper in it to remind him where he is meant to go.
Then get your terrier used to getting in and out of theWhen you can not be there to supervise your dog, he
box.will need to be confined to the room where the litter
Using some treats, tempt him into it, then give him thebox is kept. The same as if you were paper training,
treat and praise. Continue practicing for a few minutesmove his crate or bedding into this room, and cover
until he is comfortable with the idea. Then start thethe rest of the floor with paper. As training progresses,
house training as normal, by constantly supervisingthe area of paper can be gradually reduced.