Chuck is bathtub trained :)

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Posted by Mark on December 18, 2000 at 16:35:45:

In Reply to: oh crap...... posted by IGUANA JOE on December 18, 2000 at 14:08:03:

Chuck has made a ritual out of using the tub for a crapper in no less than two weeks. I am so proud of him!! But.. I guess my scenario is a a little different, since Chuck is a free roamer. If I could get him to use his littler box now, instead of the tub, that would be great. But.. the only thing I can think of doing is first moving the tub into the living rom where his perch is, and then gradually using smaller and smaller bath tubs!! I dont think that is gonna be easy!!! LOL.

Mark

: 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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Another idea... Stephani 12/18/00 (1)
- I will try that! Thanks!! n/p Mark 12/18/00 (0)

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: Chuck has made a ritual out of using the tub for a crapper in no less than two weeks. I am so proud of him!! But.. I guess my scenario is a a little different, since Chuck is a free roamer. If I could get him to use his littler box now, instead of the tub, that would be great. But.. the only thing I can think of doing is first moving the tub into the living rom where his perch is, and then gradually using smaller and smaller bath tubs!! I dont think that is gonna be easy!!! LOL. : Mark : : 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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