How to get a dog to poop in a sandbox?
I’ll discuss the best materials for potty training areas up ahead, but for now, here are a few tricks for potty training your dog outside.
The idea of having a small box in your yard where your dog can go to poop and pee is a great idea. If you have a sandbox already set up for kids who don’t use it anymore, that’s a great start. You’re probably used to filling it with sand every year anyway, so this year, don’t fill it with sand, but use another surface instead.
What surface do dogs like to poop on?
So, again, I would not recommend filling your “doggy litter box” with sand. The concept is a great idea, and you can certainly figure out a way to train your dog to poop in just one certain area of your yard if you want. Just don’t use sand.
Why you shouldn’t use sand to potty train your dog
We’ll talk about this more below, but ultimately, sand can be dangerous for dogs. This is because, unintentionally, they might end up consuming sand, and this can actually cause an intestinal blockage. Moreover, many dogs have trouble pooping on sand. They simply don’t like it, and even though my dog Rufus was not one of these dogs, your dog may be one, and then you’ll have wasted a lot of time, money, and energy trying to potty train your dog with this material!
In addition, sand tends to retain moisture extremely well, so if your dog plans on peeing in the box, it’s going to stay there and start smelling fairly quickly. It will also take a long time to dry out, especially if it’s not sunny for a few days.
And finally, because sand is made up of extremely small particles, you may notice that your dog starts tracking it into the house (if they’re allowed inside), and this can mean tracking feces, urine, and other nasty stuff around.
Making Your Own Dog Litter Box : Dog Care Info
Going to the beach with your dog can be a great and relaxing experience, but it comes with a little bit of risk. Your dog might think that the sand is edible and end up ingesting unknown amounts of sand. If your dog has eaten sand from the beach follow this guide to help get you through this potentially dangerous situation.