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Posted by IGUANA JOE on December 18, 2000 at 14:08:03:

In Reply to: Poop question posted by Ambrose on December 18, 2000 at 11:49:46:

it sounds like if the box was meant to be used for hiding, but is now a toilet, it is a whole box, with top and bottom, and all four or three walls.
smell plays a big part in recognizing the sh*t hole (lol), so a new funky box like litter box may be viewed as just new furniture.
to make his little lizard brain understand that it is the toilet, leave a piece of the soiled box inside. he should go: "Oh! So it's the same spot! Gee, nice new toilet!".
Some igs just remember the spot, and do not need the old smell to get the idea.
once he got it, take out the soiled pice of cardboard, and he should go on his merry way by himself.

Water is not good, because it harbors quickly bactteria, and he may get a gulp from it. butcher paper is great, or baby wipes (moistness to stimulate it, but great for smell and cleaning).

i'm sure others may have better ideas. this is how i see it, and a friend had the same problem, and followed it so.

good luck!

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thanks for the help guys!! :) nm Ambrose 12/18/00 (0)
Chuck is bathtub trained :) Mark 12/18/00 (2)
- Another idea... Stephani 12/18/00 (1)
  - I will try that! Thanks!! n/p Mark 12/18/00 (0)

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: it sounds like if the box was meant to be used for hiding, but is now a toilet, it is a whole box, with top and bottom, and all four or three walls. : smell plays a big part in recognizing the sh*t hole (lol), so a new funky box like litter box may be viewed as just new furniture. : to make his little lizard brain understand that it is the toilet, leave a piece of the soiled box inside. he should go: "Oh! So it's the same spot! Gee, nice new toilet!". : Some igs just remember the spot, and do not need the old smell to get the idea. : once he got it, take out the soiled pice of cardboard, and he should go on his merry way by himself. : Water is not good, because it harbors quickly bactteria, and he may get a gulp from it. butcher paper is great, or baby wipes (moistness to stimulate it, but great for smell and cleaning). : i'm sure others may have better ideas. this is how i see it, and a friend had the same problem, and followed it so. : good luck!

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