| First choose a suitable room with a sealed floor, such | | | | your terrier, and when you see signs that he needs to |
| as the laundry or bathroom. Put some dog litter or | | | | go, quickly lead him to the litter box and wait till he is |
| shredded paper in the box. Do not use cat litter, as it | | | | done, then praise him for a job well done. |
| may be harmful if eaten. Also. paper is easier to clean | | | | The litter box will need to be cleaned regularly, besides |
| up if it is scratched or tracked through the house. Put | | | | the smell, if it becomes too soiled your dog will avoid |
| the litter box in a corner of the room, with newspaper | | | | using 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 the | | | | When 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 the | | | | box is kept. The same as if you were paper training, |
| treat and praise. Continue practicing for a few minutes | | | | move his crate or bedding into this room, and cover |
| until he is comfortable with the idea. Then start the | | | | the rest of the floor with paper. As training progresses, |
| house training as normal, by constantly supervising | | | | the area of paper can be gradually reduced. |