The first time they pick a spot. The first time they respond to the same word. The morning you make it to the outside before an accident occurs. The achievements gained through training are celebrated in every little step towards a cleaner home.

Tilting Heads’ Potty & Training collection for dogs showcases essential tools and items to aid in the toilet training of your dog, or for cleaning up after an accident at home or outside.

With items to suit the arrival of a new puppy, or the beginning of a new routine, Tilting Heads offers the essentials for potty training and clean-up. Explore what you need for your puppy or dog’s journey forward.

First, a Spot

Pick a place that they can regularly rely on for a toilet break. The area can be placed in a regular location so they know they can rely on it. Puppies may benefit from a toilet break following waking and feeding, or more regularly depending on their age and personal requirements. Reward them at their chosen spot when they finish on a certain surface.

For an in-home setup, consider the Sanora Tray. The mesh grate on top of the tray is attachable to a surface, offering a safe area to stand, with a lower section to assist with the collection of liquid. The nonslip backing ensures the tray is secure underfoot for a young dog to climb on and off of.

The removable column on the Sanora can be positioned across the grid for use by male puppies. Find the tray’s suggested dimensions, and ensure any preferred training pad fits in the designated size.

Then, Reward the Right Actions

Rewards assist with guiding the puppy, letting them know their actions are correct. Keep rewards ready when using them to let them know they have accomplished what you have asked.

The ClickSmart Trainer creates a clicking sound to let them know of their success. The tool fits in the palm with a push-button feature and a wrist strap to hold it in place.

A clicker is a way to reinforce training, so keep it simple whilst using the tool, and keep the reward a manageable size when offering the treat on completion of a behaviour.

To see Tilting Heads’ collection of dog training tools, visit the Potty & Training dogs collection.

Tilting Heads offers a comprehensive collection of waste disposal tools in their Wastebag & Scoopers collection.

Should an Accident Occur…

An accident can be used to work out if they understood the requirements of the area, or if an additional break was required. Has a break been offered with enough notice? Did the puppy have enough access to the area provided?

Following appropriate clean up, keep giving them the opportunities to use the area to relieve themselves. Avoid reprimanding them, especially when they are not likely to be aware of an accident, or following an incident already rewarded. Positive reinforcement training relies on helping your dog to learn where to go.

Ensure you have your preferred cleaning tools, and follow the relevant instructions for your surface. Keeping the process of accident clean-up easy, leaves more effort for the success of the next toilet training session.

Are They Always Taking a Trip Outside?

For trips outside in new areas, a choice of waste pick-up tools could be made to help dispose of unwanted mess. The PupTidy Poop Bags, are perfect due to being tearable and leak-resistant, in compact-sized rolls. The three available rolls of 15 bags will remain compact to offer regular clean-ups when away from the home, or on an excursion with your puppy.

Alternatively, the SnapClean Poop Scooper has jaws that grip after waste has been dropped. The mechanism is operated with one hand, and the weight allows for easy disposal into a preferred bin. The compact size can be included in your usual walking accessories.

The PoopScoop Buddy, is a smaller alternative, which folds to save space when being stored. When you have chosen between a scooper or bag dispenser, always ensure appropriate waste bags are kept in a secure location, and dispose of the contents of any scooper into a designated bin. A variety of options are available to suit your preference and requirements for clean up after toilet breaks.

Choosing tools helps to organise what may be needed at regular intervals. Toilet breaks, rewarding and clean up tools are all necessary steps in training. Regular visits to a toilet area, supervision of their toileting and rewards for their efforts are the essentials in training. Explore the options with Tilting Heads.