Sheila (Dasha), I have the same exact try at home that my pup uses and I got it at Petco.
Evelyn (FL) ________________________________ From: dasha <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 8:15:37 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] -DEANNA/pads and trays Deanna, where did you buy the trays? Thanks Sheila ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Litter box and pad training--DEANNA Yes...that is a picture of exactly what I have...I have 4 of them. I bought these because they were bigger than the ones at petsmart and better made too. Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 On Jan 29, 2011, at 3:05 PM, "Peggy & The Girls" <[email protected]> wrote: >Deanna, you use the word "frame", is this what you are referring to? >A >pad training tray? This was the only thing that I could find on >Petsmart, that sounded like what you were trying to explain. > ><image.gif> > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Deanna Corey >Date: 1/29/2011 12:37:45 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Litter box and pad training a Chi > >Hi Samantha....I am so excited for you! There is nothing more >exciting >than a new baby in the house. I have a houseful...but my little ones >are all trained to pads...we live in the mountains..get snow and >harsh >temps and lots of wildlife. I start any new baby off in a Childs play >pen...like a pack and play...garage sales and thrift stores are great >places to find these cheap. Inside the play pen on what side I place >a >puppy pad that fits in one of those plastic frames...I love those >frames...petsmart carries them...I think actually walmart does too. >Anyway, on the other end I place a bed and a water bottle hangs from >the side down into the play pen. I use a LIXIT glass water >bottle...really avoids a wet playpen from a spilled water bowl and the > >glass ones can be sterilized. Pups learn fast to use the pads...the ones > >I use are Top Dog...I love them as they are thick and hold a lot and >have a scent in them that attracts the pup to use it. They hate peeing > >in their bed so they naturally will travel to the spot farthest away >from their bed. I also put pads down on the floor...in spots that I am > >ok with using as potty areas in my home...all in frames. The frames keep > >the puppy from dragging the pads or tearing them up. Once the pup is >regularly using the pad in the pen, we give them a little more >room...like the living room. Too much space too fast and you will start > >to have accidents. So...back track to a smaller area until you have >success. For sleeping I have tried many options but now I just know a >new puppy just means I am gonna be up at night...at least until 12-15 >weeks of age. I kind of have a wake-up mode naturally...so I get up >every few hours and take the puppy to a pad in my master bedroom's >bathroom. I like to have my puppies sleep with me but if you don't then > >the play pen option works great for nighttime. > > >We also have a doggie door in our slider door that goes out to a >covered deck. Most of the dogs learn to use that doggie door and much >prefer on their own to potty outside...but I always keep pads down in >the potty spot inside because I want them to know how to use them in >winter or rainy weather. All my guys don't mind potty-ing in the snow >but EVERYONE hates the rain!!! Right now Madison my new little yorkie is > >the only one using pads...nice weather right now so everyone...even the > >Chis...will choose to go out if given the option...if I leave the doggie > >door open. > > >I looked into those potty patch deals but after a lot of reading and >talking to friends that use them? My conclusion? Way too much >work...too hard to clean. The pads are super easy. Also I have some >washable pads that my hubby brought home from work...they have rubber >waterproof backing and are large...they are awesome but it does add to > >my laundry...so I kind of go back and forth depending on my moods...they > >all are familiar with both so either work well...sometimes I even have a > >combo going...like a washable in the living room but disposable in the > >bathroom. If you do buy or make the washable ones just buy that spray >that attracts a puppy to pee where sprayed. > > >Hope that helps some! And again CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! > >Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! >Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: >Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA > >http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 > >On Jan 29, 2011, at 9:08 AM, "Samantha" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >Next weekend we go pick up our female Chi puppy and then a month >later >we >get to pick up the male...I so cannot wait. > >We plan on litter box and pad training them since we want them to be >indoors. Anyone who has done this with their Chi if you could share any >tips I would appreciate it much. > >Of course when the kids are outside they will be too. We live on base >and >do not have a fence so I feel safer for them being indoor. > >-- >Samantha >Proud Military Wife ~ Deployment Survivor 7 times >Proud SAHM to 5 blessings ~ 1 boy and 4 girls > >Coast 2 Coast Chat ~ WAHM Site ~(website) http://www.coast2coastchat.org >NC Avon Rep ~ Military Discount Available ~ >http://styson.avonrepresentative.com/ >Barefoot Works Rep ~ http://samantha-tyson.barefootbooks.com >Longaberger ~ http://longaberger.com/samanthatyson >Network With Moms http://themompack.com/ >Follow Me ~ http://twitter.com/BuyItFromSam > > > > ><Seseni.jpg> > > >Artwork courtesy of ©Leendert Jan Vis, Illustrator
