Recommended places for your dog to use the toilet! Introducing the pros and cons

Hello!

Today, we'll introduce recommended locations for your dog's toilet. Deciding where to use your dog's toilet can be difficult. We'll introduce popular locations and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
It's important to understand your dog's habits and, if possible, set up the toilet in a location that's convenient for both you and your dog!

Recommended Locations for Installing a Toilet

First, let's introduce some recommended locations based on dog habits!

① A little distance from living spaces

Dogs are descended from wolves. Wolves dig dens into mountain slopes. To avoid soiling their dens and being targeted by other animals, wolves use the toilet somewhere far away from their den. Ideally, a place a little distance from their usual living space would be best.

② A place where they can use the toilet in peace

They are extremely vulnerable when they are using the toilet, so we recommend a place where they can use the toilet in peace. If you provide a roof or the space is too small, they may only be able to use the toilet in that environment, so if possible, choose a place without a roof. Before using the toilet, they will sniff the floor and turn around, so you want to make sure there is at least enough space for them to turn around.

In addition to this,

• They like to use the toilet in soft, fluffy places
• They use comfortable places as toilet spaces
• They use designated places as toilet spaces

They also have other habits.

What are the most popular places for pets to use the toilet?

Based on the previous chapter, this section introduces areas that are often used as toilet spaces for pets.

3rd Place: Outdoors

Surprisingly, outdoors ranked third. It seems that many people have toilets in their parking spaces or gardens. Some apartment residents even have them on their balconies. It's certainly a good idea to set one up outdoors, since odors aren't an issue and it's away from the dog and human living spaces. However, especially in apartments, neighbors might be upset about the smell. Apartment balconies are inevitably close to neighbors, after all... It's best to check your apartment's regulations and ask your neighbors if there are any issues before setting one up.

• Advantages of Outdoors　
  No odors to worry about

• Disadvantages of Outdoors　
  You have to take your pet to the toilet every so often, and you have to keep the door open so your pet can come and go, which can make the temperature difference difficult. You may also receive complaints from neighbors. (Smell, etc.)

2nd Place: Dedicated Room

Is this a room for dogs to use the toilet and play? It's hard to imagine, but it seems like a fairly large percentage of people have such rooms. This is also separate from the dog and people's space, so there's almost no odor. Plus, dogs can use the toilet in peace, so it's ideal, isn't it?

• Advantages of a Dedicated Room　
  No odor issues.
  Can double as a playroom.

• Disadvantages of a Dedicated Room　
  The door must be kept open for the dog to come and go, which can lead to unpleasant odors.

No. 1: Living Room

It seems like a lot of people have a litter box in the living room!

The reason seems to be that if your dog uses the litter box in the living room, you can immediately notice when it goes to the toilet and it's easy to clean up afterward.

However, since it's your dog's basic living space, some breeds may not like it. It's not a problem if you can clean up immediately after using the litter box, but if it takes a while, the smell may be quite bothersome.

• Advantages of the living room　
  You can easily spot the litter box

• Disadvantages of the living room　
  Can be inconvenient when guests come over.
  Odors can be a concern

That concludes our introduction to the places often used as pet litter boxes.

We'd also like to introduce some recommended litter boxes!

A bigger playpen isn't always better; you need to choose the right size for your dog's size. We'll introduce playpens for small, medium, and large dogs, so please use this as a reference!

Recommended Playpens for Small Dogs

[Rakuten Market Iris Ohyama Toilet Training Circle - Easy to Clean】

This fully open design makes cleaning incredibly easy.

The legs have casters, so you can move the vacuum cleaner around while vacuuming. It's incredibly easy to use and highly recommended.

Recommended Dog Playpens for Medium-Sized Dogs

【Rakuten Market Iris Ohyama Combination Playpen】

Here's a playpen recommended for medium-sized dogs!

Of course, it can be used on its own, but it can also be assembled into a cage, making it a recommended product for those with multiple pets. Its sliding design makes it easy to open and close even if there's something in front of the playpen. ♪ This product also has casters, which makes it easy to vacuum and other items. Reviews say it's also very easy to assemble. It's a great feature for those who assemble it alone!

Recommended Dog Pens for Large Dogs

【Rakuten Market FEANDREA Pet Playpen】

Large dog playpens are, well, easy to clean, or something like that...

They're pretty large, so they're easy to clean! Lol

For large dogs, a taller one might be better. Of course, width is also important.

It seems best to have at least the length from nose to tail.

This size seems to be fine for most large dogs. It's very easy to assemble, and the parts that come into contact with the floor have anti-slip surfaces so they won't scratch the floor.

Summary

The most popular toilet space was the living room. Second place was a dedicated room. Third place was outdoors.

The living room has the advantage of being easy to spot and clean up, but it can be a hassle when you have guests over. My personal recommendation is a dedicated room. There's almost no odor, and you can feel safe when you have guests over.

It's fine to use both a cage and a playpen, but we recommend a playpen because we want the cage to be a relaxing space for your dog. Keeping the cage and playpen farther apart will create a more relaxing environment for your dog, so we hope you'll consider using a playpen!

That concludes our introduction to recommended dog toilet areas and playpens.