People who are having trouble housebreaking their beagle can get frustrated and desperate and will end up trying some very strange ideas that seem good at the time but have long-term negative effects. Litter box training is an example of an idea that sounds like a good temporary solution, but unless you’re prepared to make it a permanent solution, don’t use it.

Toy beagle breeds, usually crosses with smaller dog breeds, can probably get away with a litter box, but you’ll need to be realistic before employing the litter box solution. Your regular size beagle is not a good candidate for a litter box. If you are having trouble with your full size dog housebreaking try something other than a litter box as your full size dog will choose the option that makes him comfortable if you give him a choice and probably won’t. like your selection.

Pocket beagles and dogs that are a cross with smaller breeds like a Chihuahua are probably your best bet for litter box training and even with the smallest dogs it won’t be easy. Don’t be fooled into thinking it will be an option for your beagle, once you introduce the litter box, the dog will probably prefer the litter box in the warm house to going outside in the cold. So once you put them in a litter box, you probably won’t take them out.

A dog is not a cat and, although it seems obvious, it is necessary to say it. The fact that a cat can be taught to use a box does not mean that any animal can learn it. Cats that come from indoor cats are taught to use a litter box by their mother and cats have an instinct towards the litter box. Dogs lack this instinct so you will need to train them and there are two situations that would require the use of a litter box and the training in each situation is different.

If you are bringing home a puppy for the first time and you make the decision early on to use beagle litter box training as the way your dog will eliminate, then you will need to train him like a puppy. Get your beagle used to the crate by putting him in the crate and then using positive reinforcements like petting and positive talk. If you notice your puppy showing signs that he’s going to potty on him, put him in the crate, and if he uses the crate, give him positive reinforcement again. If you do it with the right touch it should only take a week or so to train them.

If you’re using the litter box as a last resort for a smaller breed that can’t get used to the outdoors, then you’ll need to set up the litter box in their favorite spot to relieve themselves in the house and then spend about two days at a time. with your dog by consistently placing them in the litter box and using positive reinforcement. If it works, then you have a litter box dog.