So, this morning as I was brushing my teeth, Dez hops up onto the toilet AND PEES IN THE HOLE!!! It was probably just an accident; I'm thinking he may have just positioned himself there as a mistake, but I was so excited! I immediately gave him lots of love and treats for that feat. … Continue reading Day 31
Well today we switched the boys to Stage 3 (the orange ring). They didn't use it for hours. All they did was stick their heads and paws down the hole and touch the water. Annoying! I spent nearly an hour in the bathroom coaxing Dezzy to poop with no luck. I finally gave up and … Continue reading Day 33
No accidents today!! Both boys pooped on their own before I went to the gym this morning, which is amazing! Happy Thanksgiving to me!!!
Awesome news to report: Desmond is now aiming for the hole 75% of the time he goes! This includes both peeing and pooping! He also is now learning how to stand with his front paws on the seat. Not only does this mean less clean up for me, it also means he's gotten over his … Continue reading Day 36
We have successfully transitioned to Stage 4! I was away all weekend and when I returned this afternoon, I waited until it was just about time for their evening poops and made the switch. Totally seamless. I was shocked. They didn't even hesitate. This is amazing! I was really nervous about making this switch because … Continue reading Day 44
Still no accidents! So happy with the boys! Snapped some pics early this morning. Desmond is still trying to figure out the best way to pee with the new tray...here he is doing a really awkward squat over the hole: And here is Benny-the-pro! What perfect posture! All 4 paws on the seat and superb … Continue reading Day 47
Decided to switch to Step 5 (the LAST step!) last night, since the difference between Step 4 and 5 is so small. I figured they probably wouldn't notice so much--and I was right! Neither had a problem with the change, so we are well on our way to becoming a litter-free home! I was a … Continue reading Day 49
Well we are still on the last green tray. I have been trying to put less and less litter in it as I transition the boys to the next step (no tray!), but Desmond seems to be way more comfortable with litter. He will go in the bathroom and cry until we put more litter … Continue reading Day 53
So this morning, as I'm brushing my teeth, I decide to take the green tray away altogether to see what the boys would do. Can you guess? I was right--Benny hops right up and, without really even thinking about it, just does his normal morning pee! Desmond, on the other hand, seemed nervous and confused. … Continue reading Day 54
I think we may have done it, folks! While Ben seems totally fine using the toilet whenever I remove the tray, Desmond still acts like a sad little kitty until I put it back. Today when we came home from work, I needed to clean the tray, so I tried to get him to use … Continue reading Day 55
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