Trays for dogs: what are, how to choose and care for?

Many people wonder if a dog tray is needed in a private house or apartment if the dog is regularly walking outside. However, it is not always possible to pay due attention to your pet. In addition, a beloved animal may also be affected. And in this case, the tray will come in handy.

If we talk about trays for puppies, then they are a dog's home toilet, which is located in the apartment. This tank, which can be both large and small sizes, in addition, it can have sides or without them. Some trays need to be filled with specially purchased fillers, in other cases it is completely unnecessarysince there is a special grill at the bottom. If we talk about the second, then they are also economical - such containers allow you to spend less money on fillers and less time on cleaning.

Those animals that are at home go to the tray on their own. But to achieve this, you need to teach them from a very young age. A tray is needed so that the dog can do its job when it cannot do it on the street for any of the reasons.

• The animal is sick or just undergoing rehabilitation.
• The owner is ill or is delayed at work and cannot walk his pet in due time.
• The puppy should be vaccinated. It can not be taken outside several days before this, as well as several days after vaccination.
• The weather is pretty cool and the animal can simply freeze and get sick. This is especially true for puppies with short hair.
• An old dog cannot hold back until the walk.

Of course, puppy trays have both positive and negative sides.

First you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages of such devices. First of all, your favorite pet will not be able to get lost in the yard or just fall into a snowdrift. In addition, the dog will not catch a cold, will not cut its paws, and will not be able to be poisoned by some find. The animal will always look clean and well-groomed.

In any case, the owner will be able to take tests from his ward. In addition, during the holidays you do not need to walk your pet in the early morning, but you can just lie in bed. If the owners want to go to the theater or on a date, the dog will simply wait for their return.

Those animals that are constantly in the house will not be able to enjoy nature and everything connected with it. Also, not all family members or guests will like the smell coming from the tray. A dog that is practically not walking on the street will not be able to properly strengthen its immune system.

There are several varieties of puppy trays that can be used for both small and large breeds. Manufacturers involved in their manufacture, made sure that the trays were quite diverse. Therefore, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the most common of them in more detail.

This design consists of a large or small pallet. Above it is a grid, as well as a pillar. With its help, the dog will be able to relieve its need in the usual form for the animal, that is, it can simply lift its leg and urinate.

Almost all trays are made of non-toxic materials. Therefore, it will be completely harmless to both animals and humans. But like any device, you need to take care of such a tray. Once a day, the toilet needs to be washed and all contents removed from it.

This can remove the smell of excrement, and then the puppy will not know where to go.

This design is quite simple. Its kit also includes a container with sides, and a fairly durable mesh that can be easily cleaned. In addition, you can put a mat in the container and fill it with specially purchased filler.

There is a container in such a tray, however, the net is missing. It simply fits the selected filler. Almost all of them perfectly absorb not only liquid, but also unpleasant odors. It is easy to change the filler, just turn the tray over and throw it away, and then wash with clean water.

However, such trays have one drawback. Some animals may ingest some inedible objects, and filler is no exception. This is especially true for small puppies.

Such a tray is bought most often, as dogs very quickly learn to stool in the diaper. However, if earlier the diapers were placed in a regular container, today there are special pallets that have special fasteners for such diapers.

This option allows puppies to quickly get used to such a toilet and not pollute the flooring. In addition, there are reusable diapers that you can just wash. For those who do not have time for washing, you can use disposable diapers. In addition, the trays are well washed and do not retain odors.

This tray is considered multi-level. At the very bottom there is a rather capacious pallet. It can be both plastic and silicone. In the middle is a place that does not allow the deck to come into contact with the pallet. At the very top there is a layer imitating lawn grass.

The fluid will flow through the grass layer and remain in the container. The tray is large enough. Therefore, cleaning can be done once a week. No need to be afraid that the smell will leak into the room, because it is made so that the smell can not get outside. You can use the tray both outdoors and in the room itself. In addition, this toilet is not afraid of temperature changes and is very easy to clean.

Most often they are intended for small dogs. In them, animals can feel calm. Such trays are with a wall, in them the dog will be able to freely enter and exit.

When choosing trays for your pet, you need to focus not only on the size of the animal, but also on where they will be placed. In addition, among them there are dry closets. They just need to change a special fluid. In addition, they can be automatic.

Not everyone can buy a special tray for their pet. Therefore, they use simple tools at hand. For example, you can fill a regular basin or a large bowl with sand. Sure, for a puppy, such a “tray” will not be too convenient, because it has too large sides. However, this will allow the sand not to spill out of the pelvis. But this dog toilet is unpleasant in that it does not absorb odors.

Instead of sand, you can always try to fill up sawdust, which can not only better absorb moisture, but also unpleasant odors.

If we talk about dogs, then for them it does not matter what the tray will be, nor the filler in it. However, for a person this is very important. First you need to take care of the size of the tray. It should not only fit the size of the animal, but also be suitable for indoor use. In addition, many owners pick up trays for the color of wallpaper or furniture that is in the room.

If the puppy is very small, then you can purchase a tray that will have low sides. It is also optional to buy it with a column. Among other things, it is possible to buy even a cat tray. If the owner is absent for a long time at home, then the toilet should be equipped with a special diaper.

For dogs of larger breeds, the tray should be larger and higher. So the animal does not feel constraint. Particular attention should be paid to the materials from which the tray will be made. You should not take trays made of ordinary plastic. They will not be able to absorb all unpleasant odors well.

If we talk about the choice of filler, then, first of all, it should please your favorite pet. You can choose both mineral and wood. Both that and another has the pluses and minuses. The first one will perfectly absorb odors, the second will be pleasant for the dog. It is worth considering in more detail all their advantages and disadvantages.

Such fillers are specially processed sawdust. After this treatment, they can absorb moisture well enough. They can be made of very different materials, it all depends on the selected wood. But the best among them are sawdust made from conifers, as they absorb certain odors better than others. Choose the best flake sawdust. They will be more convenient and practical.

Such a filler consists of the same wood sawdust mixed with special chemical elements. Absorbs odors such a filler is good enough. However, if only cheap materials are used in it, then it will be necessary to change it quite often.

Such options are chosen by many breeders, because they perfectly absorb not only moisture, but also unpleasant odors, fight various bacteria. In their appearance, they resemble small granules that are thoroughly saturated with chemicals.

This is a rather expensive filler, because it contains a special substance, that is, an indicator solution. With it, you can not only find out what your pet's health problems are, but also completely solve them. The indicator will completely change color, depending on what kind of urine the animal has.

You can buy it in a special pet store, and in a veterinary pharmacy, as well as order on the Internet. Its price may be different, depending on the preferences of customers.

But there is another important rule that you should always follow - this is the care of the tray. There are two ways to do this. The first is washing the tray completely, the second is changing the filler in it.

As for the first option, this is a rather difficult and not too pleasant way. You need to wash it regularly, best after each bowel movement of the puppy. Not everyone can do this, since the smell emanates from it is very specific. Only natural, not chemical, products can be used for washing. Perfectly suitable for children or laundry soap, which is practically odorless. After all, any smell of chemistry can discourage a dog from visiting a purchased tray. Then the dog will do its work in some other place. And people don’t like it at all.

To make their life a little easier, people use fillers or special disposable diapers that not only neutralize all bacteria, but also absorb all unpleasant odors.

In addition, it is necessary to disinfect the entire tray at least once every 2-3 months in order to kill any bacteria that appear.

In order to quickly accustom an adult animal to the tray, you will need not only endurance, but also patience. It will turn out only if you follow some recommendations of specialists. Although dogs are very intelligent animals, it is completely unusual for them to walk in need of a house. To make the dog understand what the owner requires of him, you must do the following.

• You can train a puppy by placing a small piece of cloth or a diaper previously moistened in the puppy’s urine in the place where the future tray will be located.
• When a small pet fulfills its need in a completely different place, it must be gradually weaned from it. This can be done using special tools that are used to repel. In this case, you need to process all the places, avoiding where the tray is located. You can use a solution of vinegar or any other means unpleasant for the dog. In this case, the dog will no longer want to go there.
• If the puppy is caught "at the crime scene," he must immediately be taken to the toilet, while raising his voice a little.
• You can use the system with encouragement and punishment for your pets. Any improper behavior of the dog must be condemned and in every possible way to show the animal his displeasure. And, on the contrary, all the puppy's good luck must be encouraged. You can use his favorite goodies for this.
• If all these options and tools do not help, and the dog continues to mark the territory, it is necessary to limit all its movements. It is best to place the dog indoors and put a tray there. When the puppy understands what is required of him, he must be praised and also given him a treat.

Almost all experts recommend walking their pets at least a couple of times a day. This is especially true for large enough dogs. Most often they only go to the tray if they become ill. Otherwise, you will need to clean mountains daily unpleasant to the smell of feces.

In addition, animals quickly get used to amenities and it will not be so easy to accustom them to walk outside. For disinfection, you should also not use chlorine, otherwise the dog will completely stop going to the tray.

Summing up, we can say that no matter which tray is selected, the animal will still need to be accustomed to any of them. Besides, do not neglect caring for the tray, because in the event of severe contamination of the tank, the animal may even become infected with some kind of disease. Particular attention should be paid to the size of the tray, which will completely depend on the size of the dog.

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