Toilet Training?

[SHJack]

Hi there, I'm not actually a dog owner (yet?) but I was wondering if any has ever heard of/attempted to train their dog to use the toilet, as in the porcelain flushing toilet we humans are so fond of. I know cats can be trained to do so.

[Toller_08]

Lol, I'm sure you probably can, but why would you want to? I know I certainly wouldn't want to use the same toilet as my dogs. I've never heard of anyone training their dog to do that.

[PWCorgi]

LOL, that'd be wierd!

"Mom, I really gotta go, Izzy is taking forever!!"

...or friends coming over...
"Hey Lauren I'll be right out I just have to use the :yikes: !"

*runs off to teach dogs to use toilet* :D

[Maxy24]

I don't know how you'd get the dog to jump on the toilet and not fall off. Plus what happens if someone is taking shower and the dog REALLY has to go. I also have a hunch he'd miss quite a bit (my cats tend to let their bum holes hang over the litter box edge and poops land on my floor). I also think it would be difficult to make the dog actually stay on the toilet during training. They need to pace and such and that can't be done on a toilet seat so I think he would be reluctant to go there. I would not do it, going outside works just fine for me :D

[Boemy]

I think most dogs would have trouble balancing on the toilet seat. Really, it's not such a great idea with cats either because if they get old and arthritic they may not be coordinated enough to use the toilet, but maybe refuse to use the litter box.

[Doberluv]

E-w-w-w....I would think you'd need to train them in two steps.....to go on the toilet and then the follow-up care. (If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be a sweetie and wipe the seatie.) No, I don't think it's a good idea in all seriousness.