Animals learn by association, so you’ll need to adapt what your cat is peeing on now to the litter box in small, slow steps. If at any time your pet goes backwards a few steps, this is an indication you’re pushing him/her too far too fast. Slow it down or even back up a stage or two, then try again, but at a slightly slower pace. Your pet only wants to make you happy, so continual praise and reward is the key!
If your cat is peeing on an object such as a small area rug or box:
- Begin by having the rug near the litter box or Pet Loo. Make sure your pet knows where it is and uses it. Leave it like this for a few days.
- Next, put the rug in the litter box or on top of the Pet Loo. Leave it like this for a few days.
- Over the next week or two, reduce the amount of the rug showing in the litter box until you’re either left with just litter in a litter box or the plush grass on a Pet Loo. For example, you can throw a handful of litter on the rug every day. Your cat will also probably throw some litter on the rug when she buries her waste, gradually covering it up entirely.
If your cat is peeing in a specific spot such as a corner or wall:
- Move the litter box or Pet Loo on or near the spot. Leave it like this for a few days.
- Once your pet is using the litter box or Pet Loo, you can start to move it to a better location. Over the next week or two, move the litter box or Pet Loo a few inches every day. For example, if your cat pees in the hallway and you want the litter box to stay in a closet, move the box an inch towards the closet every day. If your cat reverts back to the old spot, put the litter box back in the old spot and move the box in smaller increments less frequently.
