My boxer keeps drinking out of the toilet and the vet says its bad for them. i try closing the top but max is smart enough to open the lid up by himself. any advice?
2006-09-24 06:46:43 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
he used to be a blind people assistant dog so he knows how to open doors
2006-09-25 10:37:37 · update #1
You can buy a device that attaches to the toilet and 'locks' down the toilet lid. They are meant to keep young children out of the toilet and can be found at Toys-r-us or similar stores. Max, what a great name for your doggie!
2006-09-24 07:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by dante8140 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably drinking from the toilet because his water dish isn't being kept full. We actually keep one dish in the kitchen for our Freddie and another in the bathroom. If both are full, he has no reason to look in the toilet.
Also, if Max can open the lid, a child safety lock is a good idea.
2006-09-24 09:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by jweisner64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get this spray stuff in a lemon or lime type of taste. It is very sour and they hate it. You may want to put that on the toilet lid so that when he tries to open it he gets that taste in his mouth. It is the stuff they recommend for dogs that bite and chew on furniture. You can get it at Pet Smart and places like that. It worked for a Jack Russell we had a long time ago.
2006-09-24 06:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs like drinking out of the toilet because it is usually fresh cool water. Try refreshing the water in his bowl several times a day. you can also try putting something heavy on the lid of the toilet. I have never heard of this being dangerous for the animal though.(unless you put those little colored tabs in the water. I started putting icecubes in my dogs water bowl to help keep it cool (spoiled dog, I know).
2006-09-24 06:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by susan w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's bad if you're adding those chemical tablets to the tank. A regular toilet shouldn't hurt them. Despite my efforts, my dog has been drinking out of the toilet for 10+ yrs and he is fine.
2006-09-24 07:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. I suggest keeping the door closed but if you are a forgetful person, then I suggest getting the child locks that you can buy at hardwear stores. It would just really suck if you couldn't get the lid up when you had to go really really bad. :]
Also, training is good, too.
2006-09-24 06:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have these lid locks to keep kids out of toilets. Buy them, or keep the bathroom door shut.
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/toilet-lock.html
2006-09-24 06:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by nikkimccarty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you never flush, puppy won't want to "drink" outta the toliet again........also, not allowing your dog to wander the house unwatched or unsupervised might help. A brick on the lid? Close the door perhaps? Gee, I can think of a few. Let us know which one worked! Good luck!
2006-09-24 07:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tippy's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he has access to water in a water bowl and that he knows where it is. Maybe if you see him go to the toilet, say "no" and call him to his water bowl. Keeping the bathroom doors closed and water available all the time in water bowls should eventually get him into a better habit.
2006-09-24 06:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep something heavy on the lid, or get a new toilet seat with a heavier lid, not those foam ones.
2006-09-24 06:49:24 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋