High-rise apartment dog potty needs
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I live on the 5th floor of an apartment complex, and sometimes I have trouble with my dog having potty accidents when I’m tied up with a virual work meeting. I try to time taking him out beforehand, but that doesn’t always work when I have an unexpected video call pop up. Are there any good solutions for an indoor dog potty or one I can put out on my balcony? I’m tired of cleaning up my floors when I can’t get him outside fast enough.
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Totally get this. Living on the 5th floor and juggling surprise meetings makes potty breaks tricky! Luckily, there are great indoor and balcony options for your pup:
1) Artificial or real grass pads (like Fresh Patch or Petmaker) work great indoors or outside. Real grass is super intuitive for dogs, while artificial grass is reusable and easy to clean.
2) Balcony potty patches with drainage trays are ideal, just make sure they don’t leak onto neighbors!
3) Pee pad holders (with reusable or disposable pads) are another easy, indoor option.
You can find our favorite products for each in our dog toilet guide.
4) You could also try potty bells or a doggy doorbell to help your pup signal when it’s time to go.
Whichever you pick, introduce it with positive reinforcement and keep it clean daily. A potty training spray might also help. It’s also a good idea to test it out on a non-workday so there’s no pressure during an actual meeting. Hopefully you’ll both crack it in no time!
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I am a big fan of the artificial grass pads. They were a game changer for my dog when we lived in an apartment. I had to invest in a couple of them and let her decide which one she liked. It took a little time for her to get comfortable with it, but once she did, it was really good for her and saved me a fortune on carpet cleaning. I put one on the patio and inside. The only downside is that you have to clean them a lot. I had a hose on my patio, which was a great help. Otherwise, you have to clean them inside, which can be a bit gross to deal with.
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