Best dog training pads & trays according to redditors
We found 215 Reddit comments discussing the best dog training pads & trays. We ranked the 60 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 215 Reddit comments discussing the best dog training pads & trays. We ranked the 60 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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A few tips might help... consider having a separate litter box for the senior maybe...
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It’s on amazon, I actually have the same one, it’s called the Turtle Topper
Instead of using pads, I would try to get some piece of sod or astro turf to put on your balcony and make it semi large-ish (big enough for him to wander around just a bit on, maybe 3X-5X larger than the area he takes up. Using sod/astro turf will help him develop a surface preference that does not match anything in your house which can help reduce the chance of accidents. This is an example of what I am talking about.. It will also help him be able to use the grass if there is ever a situation where he needs to use the bathroom when out and about.
If he has accidents (poo, especially) try scooping it and leaving it on his mat/sod/potty area - it will help him realize that it is a bathroom if he is having trouble seeking out the mats. Try to limit his range to JUST the pad (keep him on leash, the bigger are will help with that) and reward him when he DOES go (give him a bit of chicken or cheese or whatever you have around that he really likes) and spend some time playing with him directly afterwards. Going on the mat should be REALLY rewarding.
That is a red eared slider. It is quite possibly the most popular pet turtle species. These turtles are popular because they're prolific and they look like little turtles, unfortunately in a few years that little turtle will have grown exponentially. Most of the time it's a parent who bought the turtle for a kid, kid loses interest, parent doesn't know what to do...
Do not release the turt. It would die in Toronto and even if it did not, environmentally if anyone releases a non indigenous species into the wild, although it sounds harmless enough there are large implications when it comes to OTHER reptile populations. This little turt could mate and create a bunch of other turts that eat up food sources etc...
1A.
A 10 gallon tank would be a great starter tank for a RES this size. 10 gallon tanks usually run about $10 at petsmart or petco so there is probably a similar cost up there
1.B
You will need two lights to run during the day:
1 UVB fixture with a bulb
and 1 heat lamp. Some people splurge and purchase heat lamp bulbs specifically made for reptiles, however I have found that using a household bulb provides the same amount of heat. User a bulb that the fixture can handle.
1C.
The turt will need a basking platform. There are super cool options but simple and efficient is the way to go if you're starting.
1D.
You will need a filter. Turtles poop a lot more than fish do so when you're shopping for filters always double the GPH needed to account for the extra nitrates.
1E.
You will need food. Every food is different and let me tell you from experience that you can spend hours researching what is best to feed your turtle...
Protein:
I have learned that omnivorious turtles such as a red eared slider do well if they are started with a protein rich diet and then transition into adulthood with an omnivorous diet.
I would suggest doing the following: go to the grocery store and buy a small Salmon fillet. It may seem silly, but it will last you a very long time. Keep the Salmon in the freezer and feed the turt a few small strips (a serving size should be thought of as, if the turts head were empty, how much food could you fit in it). Make the strips small enough so that the turtle can swallow it.
Feeding tip: Salmon or any other form of protein such as bloodworms, krill etc... can be quite messy because of the amount of oil in the meat. Many turtle keepers (me included) prefer to feed turtles outside of the tank in order to keep the living tank clean. get a small rubbermaid tub or something, make sure it's clean of course and fill it up with enough water for the turt to float around. feed the turt in that water, when you're done, discard the water and put the fat n happy turt back in the living tank. This method lowers the frequency of water changes and keeps the tank cleaner. Handling the turtle like this to feed is also helpful to make the turtle okay with being handled.
Calcium:
As you will read, reptiles need calcium in order to stay healthy. Snakes need calcium in the form of rat bones, bearded dragons eat crickets but turtles do best when supplemented with a cuttlebone. There are turtle specific cuttlebones but they're more expensive and the only real different is that they do not have the hard backing that the cuttlebones for birds have. All you have to do to remove the backing is toss it in a saucepan, boil it for a minute or so, let it cool and then that backing can peel off. This also softens up the cuttlebone some. It's not easy to get the backing off in one fell swoop, but turtles don't care if the cuttlebone is in one big piece or if it's in little white chunks. Calcium supplementation is vital for young turts just as the protein is. Once a week or so is good for calcium.
I have rambled. I am passionate about reptiles so I tend to nerd out. Anyway. Please feel free to PM me with questions, I would really love to help in any way.
Chad
Try the puppy pad thing, just clean up after him next time he goes and put a training pad down. He might have 4-5 spots or more, put em everywhere. My boy eventually boiled it down to two spots, and I just treat it like I would changing his diaper, except without the mess. We tape the pads in place, since cats tend to hit the walls as much as the floor., and he does try to ‘bury’ his mess, so the tape keeps him from moving it. He’s a very strong cat, but two strips of duct or gaffers tape can foil him, one up top on the wall and one on the bottom edge on the carpet. The pad does an amazing job of keeping his paws cleaner than if he’d used the litter boxes. I’ve got 12 years of this under my belt, so if you want any possible unique tips I might have left, just ask. Hard to tell when one is duplicating troubleshooting
I would give something like this a try! It seems great for your situation, especially if you like the idea of potty pads.
Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty with REAL Grass - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G7S6UI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8.NPyb6T2Z8MT
Also, a dog walker would be a great idea! Gives your dog a much needed potty break and some extra exercise. I would think you could find someone for a pretty reasonable price.
Extra-Large 36" x 28" Puppy Traning Pads for Large Breeds, Pack of 100 by Best Pet Supplies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VSHS1XZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y1uyDbR0MBHP5
Ferret nation dimentions are 25” by 36” so this should be big enough plus some wiggle room. I also secure mine down with duct tape otherwise they try to dig under them
First, they didn't fly under the plane. I wasn't willing to risk that so I paid a bit more so they could fly on board the plane under my seat. We lined the inside of the carriers with Puppy Pads and changed them out when need be. Ended up only being once per cat and conveniently during our layover. We had a little bag of treats for the cats to hold them over until we reached but neither seemed too interested in food. We also had a water bottle(brought an empty one and filled it in the plane bathroom) so we could give the cats some water.
It wasn't fun and I definitely wouldn't want to do it again, but all things considered it went really smooth. The only real draw back was my one cat had serious trust issues for a good 3 months after the trip.
8 hours is a long time for your dog to hold her urine.
If there is no option of having someone let her out, then, I hate to suggest it, but a pee pad or [grass pee pad] (http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Patch-Disposable-Potty-Grass/dp/B005G7S6UI) could work. Section off an area with a x-pen enclosing the crate with the pee pad at the opposite end to the crate.
No offense, but breeding her would be a terrible idea! So it's good to hear you discouraged them. A lot of people think that they want to breed their dog to "get their money's worth" - aka, earn back what they spent buying the dog. But with stud fee, vet bills, feeding puppies for 6 - 10 weeks, and so on, you're actually losing money.
If she's itchy, it could be a food allergy. Check the ingredients list on the bag of whatever you're feeding her. If it contains corn, wheat, or soy, she could potentially be allergic to one of those. Try switching her to a grain-free food (I can recommend some if you need!), and see if that helps. Grain-free foods can sometimes be slightly more expensive but it will save you money on vet bills in the long run. And switching foods is a good thing to try first; if she is allergic to a grain it will help a lot and you won't require an expensive vet appt/allergy test.
Maybe try to convince your sisters to make flyers and give away the kittens to good homes? It sounds like they have good intentions but if your family is having financial troubles, adding more mouths to feed is the last thing y'all should be doing. Also - don't shoo the mom! Especially if the kittens are still nursing.
As far as the dog barking at the kittens, look at her body language and listen to the pitch of the bark. This can tell you whether she's being playful or aggressive. In my experience there is quite a language barrier between dogs and cats, and to top that off their play behaviors are very different. Your dog probably just wants to play with the kittens, and they are probably just extremely bewildered and probably a little frightened by her.
If she doesn't like that kind of food, again, try switching brands. Simply switching to the puppy diet probably won't help. But yes, she does need puppy diet, to help keep weight on until she's a little older. TBH Royal Canin is not a very good quality brand. More on that if you're interested.
Inside, you can use wee wee pads. Put one in the spot where she normally potties (and put a new one down every time she soils it of course), and every few days move it slightly closer to the back door (or whichever door she goes out to go potty outside), until you do away with them altogether. Hopefully this will give her the idea that she needs to go to the back door to potty, and whenever someone in the house sees her at the back door they will let her out. You could also get a crate and crate train her, so she can relax in the crate unless someone is watching her closely and able to take her out to potty when she needs to. To be quite frank, 7-8 months is pretty old to be having accidents inside. She needs to be taken out every 2-3 hours, just in case, and praised heavily for pottying outside.
If you've already got a vet appointment set up, use that time to ask the vet about her itchiness. But don't listen to any food suggestions they have. Sorry, but most vets don't know crap about dog nutrition. Again, I can recommend some grain-free foods if the vet confirms she may have a food allergy.
Spaying is not always cheap, but something you can do is contact your local animal shelter or humane society branch and see if they have vouchers for low cost spay or neuter. Just ask, "Do you have any information on spay/neuter discounts?" and they should know what you're talking about.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O09MYE
Although, I love the DIY aspect. Great job.
My cat hasn't pooped in the litterbox for several years now. Rarely he'll try starting there, but he always ends up running and scattering the poop along his path. Our best guess is that he has (had?) something painful when he poops, which spooks him and makes him run away. Maybe even litter dust? There's no blood and the vets haven't been able to find anything. He seems perfectly healthy otherwise, and he's 17, so we're just resigned to cleaning it up for the rest of his life.
We use this cleaner, which seems effective enough as long as the poop is solid. Use a wet wipe to clean off the worst of it, spray the cleaner, come back with paper towels to press it dry ~15 minutes later. That's probably easier than shampooing every time, at least.
As for potential solutions, there are a couple things that sometimes help for us. We leave a paper shopping bag on the floor for him to play with, and sometimes he'll poop in one of those instead of on the floor. I've read that some cats prefer enclosed litterboxes, but we haven't tried that. Sometimes he'll start on a towel on the floor, so there might be some preference there. Towels are much easier to clean than carpet! I've considered getting some puppy pads to try, but haven't done so yet. The pads are pretty effective for my uncle's dogs, and sometimes his cats use them instead of their litterbox. On the other hand, sometimes the cats pee on the pads and then try to "bury" it, which just crumples the pads up and sometimes makes them leak, so... be alert for that possibility.
Are you sure he isn't missing because he is trying to lift his leg and can't? They have pee pads that have stick ups to give boy dogs something to aim at
Pop-Up Pee Pad, 25 Pads/Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07955P1ZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_l1j6CbR72HZSV
This is it. I used to own one before I built a pool in my front yard for my turts. They loved it but were spooked if anyone walked by for a few months. They liked chilling on the platform underneath a lot too.
Here's what I used: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Zen-Garden-Synthetic-Drainage/dp/B00PH9ZLGC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468613634&sr=8-1&keywords=Synthetic+grass
And here's a more detailed sample: https://imgur.com/a/kzjQt
Costed about $45 and took me about an hour to cut it to fit. Doesn't interfere with the pedals if you cut it right, I have full travel on all pedals. I cut it into 2 sections (wish I had made 3) so if they get dirty I can just shake em out like floor mats and wash them with soap m water.
are you catching him in the act? Cause that's very important. If you aren't able to catch him in the act I suggest kenneling him when you are in the shower or away. If he's doing it in the same spot lay down puppy pads. You can get fabric ones that are washable. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Reusable-Washable-Training-Travel/dp/B01IDNN278/ref=sr_1_15?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1503377383&sr=1-15&keywords=pee+pads
He might just need to be potty pad trained.
We used doggie pads with a muslin cloth on top (since I don't know what is in those pads) and let baby air out as much as possible. Also, we would run his bum under water instead of wiping with anything. Just to cut down on irritation. Good luck!
This is cool if you have room for it
I got it on Amazon, it's this one. Oh he's still a baby, 3 months old a little over 2 inches.
Dog owner here: if the mats are disposable (and possibly if they're not) then that's pee. Those are training pads for dogs that don't (yet) or can't signal to go outside to eliminate. I know owners that train on them and then use them as a long-term strategy if the dog will be unable to go outside (e.g. due to long work hours).
Edit: and yes, if an arrangement included unspoken yet untenable terms like having strange dogs in your house, you need to explain your expectations and what you won't be able to accommodate.
Frak-something put out a video after seeing a sports therapist, I forget her reddit tag but [here's her instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/trainhardpizzaharder/).... alternatively [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MW8G62E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_HMTwzbZX36F7V)
My dogs are pretty reliable. Every morning, every evening. The issue was, I'd been at the airport late the night before, and got home around midnight. The dogs did their business. Woke up early the next day to get going ASAP. Took the dogs for a walk. My Labrador, who's Mr. Clockwork, got himself emptied, but the crazy one didn't drop off any kids. Got them to the airport and took another trip to a grassy area, nada. I knew it was a risk, but she's never had an accident in a vehicle before...
First time for everything. Luckily we were en route to spend a week at my boss' place, so I was prepared with a portable battery powered carpet shampooer, Nature's Miracle, carpet shampoo (pet formulated), paper towels, etc., so when we landed in Utah I was able to scrub everything out.
Since then, pups travel either in a crate with a vinyl floor, or, in my dogs' case, on a dog bed, resting on top of a 72x72" washable puppy pad that covers the entire interior and goes up the sides (held in place with gaffer's tape), so there's basically zero possibility of a biological contamination of the plane itself.
Yes, you can retrain your adult dog to use indoor solutions :) I like doggy litter boxes but you can also go with a lawn style potty area. I dont really suggest pads as I find they are similar texture to carpet and that can be an issue (at least for puppies), but its up to you. These things are typically what I see locally used by seniors as nice solutions when they cannot go out as much or as fast as they would like.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G6OC?th=1
Got you. DoggieLawn Disposable Dog Potty - Real Grass - Large 24x21 inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00761ZXQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WkC7AbR017099
A lab is going to pee through this thing quick. Maybe build a frame and put some sand or kitty litter under the grass?
[This grass potty pad](http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005G7S6UI?pc_redir=1397774444&3rd robot_redir=1)
Taking into consideration that he is already trained, this would be the easiest solution since grass is a familiar potty area. If you try regular potty pads or anything of that sort you'll basically be re-training him.
As someone who has two turtle tanks sitting next to me, I'll give you some advice. Both those filters are API NEXX models. They're pretty weak canisters. Their rated gph is horrible (companies post rated gphs are low head height and with no media). I run two of these filters on my main turtle tank. My smaller tank runs a smaller version of that, but it's just a growout tank for a baby map.
Water changes are your friend. Turtles are MUCH less sensitive to water quality and quality changes than fish. They don't stress out as much, and when a fish stresses out its immune system weakens a lot, turtles don't really have the same problem.
If you build a basking area to go on top of the tank like I did, or buy a pre-made one like this (AND MODIFY IT TO FIT, look at this video) you can fill the water to the top of the tank. You'll be getting another 15 gallons or so of water in that tank, and that will help dilute the waste. Now instead of having 40ppm of nitrate for example, you'll have 30 or so... This will also make the turtles happier since they now have much more room to swim around in!
LIGHTING. What kind of bulb is in that fixture? If it's not a powersun, then you need to get another fixture and a UVB bulb.
Yeah, unfortunately senior incontinence is one of those things you just have to adapt to. A doggy door is a good idea. If he doesn't seem to improve with trying to re-housetrain him, you can also look into a grass pad, something like this. There are a bunch of them out there, I have no idea what's best, that's just an example of one. it may be more attractive to him than the papery puppy pads.
These are the ones I have I'd buy 4 of them
Washable Pee Pads for Dogs, 2- Pack Large Reusable Dog,Puppy Wee Wee, Whelping and Training Pad for Home, Apartment, Crate and Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784P9NBN?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I recommend this above tank extension for a basking platform. It takes less tank space and is much dryer and sturdier than a leg extension platform. Main drawback is that it will require a higher water level in the tank.
Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums, 17 x 14 x 10 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rF8OAbTR2YWBF
Catch him before it even happens. Most dogs give some type of sign that they need to go, whether it be sniffing excessively, wandering away to a quiet area, etc. Try to figure out what signs he gives that he needs to go and once he does start to give those signs, take him outside immediately.
Consider investing in dog grass or something similar. It will be easier on you and your dog to have a potty space available right outside your backdoor.
Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Gy4GzbNPHSYHH
We just bought this one though we haven't used it yet. It sits on top of the tank, giving the turtle more room to swim. Dimensions are 17" L x 14" W x 10" H
I don't know about walks, but I do know about indoor potty-training. They sell these things that I think are called puppy pads. It's like a slate of fake grass with a tray underneath (only $20) It's scented like grass and everything, so if your dog is used to going outside, this will be an easier transition than newspaper. And I think the playpen is fair. I know my Shetland sheepdogs never played unless I was around, so I know mine at least would've been satisfied with that amount of space.
puppy pad
My advice is stay away from the high energy hyper breeds. Mix breeds can be hard to pin point so you would want to get them from a foster situation where someone has spent time with the dog.
Also there are all kinds of options such as Rover or Wag or local dog walker to come let your dog out in the middle of the day.
Security Camera for if you go that route. Also just a good thing to have to check in on your pup during the day.
Amazon also sells these sod boxes that you can train dogs to use just like a cat litter box. Fresh Patch or Synthetic Grass or I’m sure you could build your own. I’ve heard of people buying a small kiddy pool and filling it with dirt or sand for the dog to go in.
It really depends on your budget but it’s totally possible.
they have reusable piddle pads like these I'm sure you can shop around and find reasonably priced ones
Penn Plax's Turtle Topper is one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EINEAbGNK0PNK
We use puppy pads.
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is it bad that i dont know when their birthdays are? I usually get them bones when ever i go food shopping so i like to think they get a birthday at least once a month!
If I win I would love for them to have a huge bone!
the cupcake dog always makes me laugh
Happy birthday Winston!
video of them I made recently
Yup, it's the turtle topper on a 55 Gal tank.
They love it because it gives them tons of room to play and swim, and it gives them some privacy from the side.
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Turtle-Topper-Basking-Platform/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395446226&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+topper
Alternatively (or in addition to a dog-walker): long-term confinement area. This is NOT a crate. You should have a SMALL crate as the pup's "den" or "bed" area. You then place this within the long-term confinement area.
The long-term confinement area is generally an X-PEN that contains the puppy's "bed" (the short-term confinement area; the crate), a water bowl, chew toys, and an area for pottying (preferably something to simulate grass to train the puppy to associate grass with toilet, ie https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Patch-Disposable-Potty-Grass/dp/B005G7S6UI).
Here is an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn3aSPrndH4
The Bruins are so much better at hockeying than Red Wings. They did the stuff with the goal-shooting so well. Not enough fights, though. Never enough fights.
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First off, since he is peeing in the same spots all of the time, you should consider purchasing puppy training pads and placing them in these areas so your cat is not peeing on the carpet, or the floor. And these can be easily swapped out when they are soiled. These arn't too expensive, you can probably find them at walmart, and maybe the pet section at the super market.
You can also get them on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Training-Potty-Pads-Dogs-Cats/dp/B074WZ2Q3J/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1539226119&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=puppy+pads&psc=1
I haven't had this problem with my cats and cant really advise on the getting your cat to pee in the litter box aspect, however I found a few articles on this subject, you should check them out here
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-behavior-wont-pee-litter-box
https://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-problems/why-cat-pees-outside-litter-box/
Wish you the best of luck.
I'm not sure if this is the ideal solution for you, but I protect my area rugs and door mats from the Roomba by securing them with double-sided carpet tape. This way the Roomba can't move them or get caught on the edges.
For something disposable, maybe consider puppy training pads? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G6OC/
Can you ferret proof one room, preferably one you would spend time in? Block off the doorways with a clear plastic baby gate. That way you're in the room with the ferret and can let it out and interact with it even if you're doing other things. Just letting it explore, or doze, or come over and nudge at you from time to time? And, preferably, a room with no carpet.
If so, I'd say get a couple of packs of reusable puppy pads and place them in the corners of the room. Basically, if your ferret goes somewhere that isn't covered, clean it up and then drop a pad down there. Replace the pads when they get too soiled.
This way you're not spending a fortune on throw-away puppy pads, the ferret gets out time, the floors in that room are protected. It is what my wife and I do with our kidlets' room. My gaming rig is in there so they a few hours to nudge at papa for treats and snuggins while I game. They are out most of the day, it is a laminate floor so easy cleanup, but we have pads at their favorite potty spots to protect the floors.
That might be a good start?
Multiple options in different price ranges:
Mattress protectors may not have the absorption you want. And then you have to take it off after every "play session." A bigger "blanket" style will be easier to just grab and throw it down as needed.
Have you tried something like this in the house as you work on getting her to the point of going outside? I've never used them/am not recommending a specific brand, but a lot of dogs that have been used to going on grass their whole lives prefer it - maybe if you give her that option while indoors, she'll stop going on your carpet!
If you had a 55 gallon, this would be simple. The best option is a Turtle Topper, which are made to fit 55g tanks.
There are ways of getting it to work for a 40g tank also if you want to go that route.
This artificial grass worked really well for my dog: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH9ZLGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used it as the first step toward litterbox training, so I cut the grass to fit and put it inside a litterbox with litter as the absorbent layer in between.
I used [Sposie Booster Pads Diaper Doublers] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00839749A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). You might also consider [waterproof pads] (https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G62E/ref=sr_1_1) under a blanket that can be easily swapped in the middle of the night.
I knew a couple who had this problem. They used those training pads for dogs. kind of like: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G62E It made clean up way easier.
Call your vet (before you bring the puppy home) and ask about the Parvo risk in your area. In some places, Parvo is very prevalent and you probably wouldn't want to bring him outside at all until he is fully vaccinated. In others (like where I live), it is pretty rare and the majority of vets and trainers recommend starting potty training on grass immediately.
Between 7-10ish weeks, puppies start to make surfaces preferences for where they want to go potty. The problem with potty pads is that they feel like carpet. As a result, using potty pads creates a surface preference for going potty on soft fabrics, like carpet. I'd avoid using potty pads at all costs, if possible (if you are in a high parvo risk area, check out something like the Fresh Patch, which is a patch of real grass, so your puppy can create a preference for going potty on grass
I guess this is sort of weird. It's for my dog when I have to leave her for a few hours. I think it'd be a nice place for her to pee. haha.
Just a heads up, if you start squirting with regularity, dirtying a towel every time will become too much of a hassle. I keep these stocked in my bedroom for my more "aquatic" partners. Cheap, easy cleanup, easy storage, and overall the best solution I've seen. You can always keep them in a little case or something if you don't like the puppies on the packaging.
I use cheap self-starting siphon hose and a 5 gallon bucket. Takes 3 buckets to drain/fill. It's a pain, but not too bad.
I just found this and think I'm going to try it out. Another redditor was telling me my turtles eyes look swollen and I know that I don't have the right size tank for how big he is, so this thing will give him a lot more water room. Of course, that's going to mean a bigger filter, and more work to change the water.
That same redditor commented that algae is usually caused by over lighting and high nitrates in the water (dirty). The topper will take the light away from the water so I hope that will help. Also, I'm going to get see what I can find for a water conditioner to help cut down the nitrate levels.
Having turtles is WORK.
Its this one right here
https://www.amazon.com/Penn-Plax-Turtle-Tank-Topper/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=turtle+above+tank&qid=1567282537&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Make sure to angle the heat light towards the stairs to encourage him to go up there
And leave some food up there it’ll make him want to go bask
You won't mess up as long as you love, care for, and dedicate time to your dog and give her the forever home that he/she deserves. Those things aren't hard at all IMO!
Also, my friend makes collars, leashes, harnesses etc. Check out her [Etsy] (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShihPooLover) shop. She might be able to make an itty bitty one custom for you! She doesn't have a lot of photos of the harnesses (she has a ton of collars though) but I know she does make them so just send her a message if you're interested.
Oh and for house breaking your pup, make sure to buy something like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/All-Absorb-Count-Training-22-Inch-23-Inch/dp/B00EI673B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409385024&sr=8-1&keywords=puppy+pad). Any brand should be fine.
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Agree -- this probably a good way to start because it seems to work for many people & their dogs. Just FYI though it totally didn't work for me. I eventually figured out that my dog thought of the pee pad as a blanket and that's why she refused to pee on it. That's when I bought the synthetic turf. Here's what I use: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH9ZLGC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
Sure thing! We have been using this brand for a while now. One night they managed to leak their entire water bottle out and the pee pad collected every drop of water!
https://www.amazon.com/All-Absorb-Training-100-count-22-inch-23-inch/dp/B00EI673B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498181194&sr=8-1&keywords=all+absorb+training+pads
https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Patch-Disposable-Potty-Grass/product-reviews/B005G7S6UI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=1&filterByKeyword=Tick
There are a couple right there, but there are quite a few negative reviews that also mention fleas, mold, flies, etc. I think that one person saying they ordered three with ticks was my deciding factor ha
My surgeon suggests dropping down to once per week after 12 months post op. My impression is that this cadence is fairly standard. If you're several years postop, then you should be fine unless you're traveling for longer than a week or a week and a half.
I use one of these every time I dilate to catch the lube that falls out, they're disposable so I just pack one for each time that I'm planning on dilating during the trip. As for the friends issue, I'm out to everyone I'd be sharing a room with, so it's not really an issue for me.
I believe they sell grass patches specifically designed for pets. Have you checked Amazon? I see several options like this.
I don’t, they don’t absorb enough. Total mess. That said, there is another possible solution. Doesn’t work for my girl, because she loves walks like she loves food (which is saying a lot!), but a friend of mine has a grey and she uses fresh patch. You replace it every 1-2 weeks, I believe. Amazon would deliver https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Patch-Disposable-Potty-Grass/dp/B005G7S6UI
It works great for her grey, but it just depends on the hound. I hope this helps and best of luck!
Hey, good to see another dad podcaster out there. I added a link to your podcast from the www.howtoraiseanawesomekid.com sidebar.
To contribute: When my son was born, we had a pack of these laying around (puppy pee pads) from training our dog. Basically, they're super absorbent tissues with a plastic-like backing, so they don't leak. Very handy during those first few months when sporadic peeing during diaper changes happened, and terrible diaper poop leaks. Really kept the changing table from becoming a biohazard.
Anyway, they fold up pretty compact, so we keep a couple in the diaper bag, a couple in the glove box, etc. Makes it so you can change a diaper anywhere.
Talk to you vet if you have not. Barring that check out peepads. They can be a godsend doesn't need to be those generics work well.
I've used training puppy pads to good effect! Just keep moving them closer to the door.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Puppy-Training-25-Count/dp/B07CWHWCJZ
I have a 15 lb dog in a one bedroom, and a cat. I don't think this would be a problem for the time being, although at some point you'll probably want more space.
I can see how the bathroom thing would be a bit of an issue. You'll still need to walk the dog 2-3 times a day, but you may be able to pad train her for when she doesn't have the option of going outside. I looked into these at one point http://www.amazon.com/FRESH-PATCH-Disposable-Potty-Grass/dp/B005G7S6UI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1375284347&sr=1-3&keywords=grass+pads+for+dogs
you can even subscribe and they'll be shipped every week or two. I haven't used them so I don't know how the smell would be, but it might be worth a shot! You sound like you'd take really care of the dog and are already attached, so I say go for it :)
Don't place an actual diaper on the puppy, line the carrier with a "diaper" or absorbable pad so if there is an accident the carrier isn't ruined.
Bring a Kong or three or four pre-filled with peanut butter and give one to the puppy at intervals to reduce stress and to distract her. This will likely cut down on screaming. You can also bring chews like bully sticks if you can give them to her while supervised.
At night, a crate would be best, but you could also set up a small pen (about 2x2 for a lab puppy) and/or tether the puppy to you. Plan to get up for bathroom breaks during the night.
I have two lights set up for my male slider as well as the water heater itself. One is a heat lamp and the other is a uvb bulb which is like artificial sunlight to help with colors/shell/digestion. I personally recommend a turtle topper, sliders love to swim so it allows a full tank of water as well as a basking area that you can clamp your lights on.
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Hey Everyone! If you saw my other post you know that I've been looking in to setting up a new tank. While looking around i saw that this topper was on sale. Perfect timing :) I thought some people might want to pick this up since it seems like it's at a pretty good price.
Does anyone have any experience with this topper? Would you recommend just making your own instead?
Edit: Amazon Smile link for convenience! http://smile.amazon.com/Decorative-Turtle-Topper-Basking-Platform/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417810537&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+topper
I buy my supplies on Amazon. (I loathe shopping with a passion, so online for me - even Peapod for groceries.) My elder guy will ONLY eat Oxbow Orchard Grass Hay so my choices are more limited. Amazon also has very good deals on Care Fresh bedding and both the Oxbow and the Care Fresh are Prime.
For the housing, cages are WAY too expensive in my opinion. This has been a great solution for us. I cooked up this system when my elder gal was paralyzed and not able to use the litter box as well as she used to. We also needed a "squishy" floor for her and Poncho's arthritis.
First layer (on top of hardwood floor): Whelping Mat - get a few to rotate. They wash up great in the laundry and we actually also use these for camping. They're soft but do absorb water (mine splash in their water dish more than drink it) and dry quickly.
Second Layer: Rubber Mats - they have these at our gym. THEY ARE AWESOME. We got a set of 6 for the rabbit area and then I bought 12 more for our workout / weights / stretching area. They clean up great with some of this Seventh Generation Spray - this spray was recommended by the coach at our kettlebell gym - it disinfects without the use of harsh chemicals or antibiotics so it's much safer for bunnies AND people. This stuff is awesome for cleaning ANYTHING.
Then we put some carpet squares, a huge "litterbox" (I use a low 24" x 36" rubbermaid w/o the lid - much better & cheaper than a "real" litter box. Oh, and of course toys.
There are all kinds of Puppy Play Pens on Amazon too. Look for Prime so you don't have to pay to ship it. If you have an enthusiastic young bunny, get the 48" H pen. It seems excessive, but my parents had a 3.5 pound little dude who could EASILY hurdle the 36"H one.
I have also used the Whelping Mats (there are smaller size ones) on top of the rubber tiles and under the litter pan to collect any "misses" - our boy bunny likes to "aim high" and overshoots sometimes.
Overall, it's very customize-able, portable, and MUCH MUCH easier to clean.
Puppy Pads! Seriously. Cheap, easy, disposable. https://www.amazon.com/All-Absorb-Training-Pads-22-inch-23-inch/dp/B00EI673B6/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=puppy+pads&qid=1556596910&s=gateway&sr=8-8
I highly recommend buffalo bones. They have a lot of flavor and take a while to finish https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Pets-Buffalo-16-Inch-Meaty/dp/B008FWOCLS
[Amazon Basics pee pads.] (AmazonBasics Pet Training and Puppy Pads, Regular - 100 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MW8G62E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bm4eAb0FF6RMG)
This gave my pup a place to go if he needed and i didn't or couldn't get him out in time. Took exactly one day to train him to pee on the pad and we were good. Glad to know you are an expert though.