What is the BEST way to teach a kitten to use the litterbox?
I have always wanted a kitten and finally got one a few days ago. He is almost 9 weeks old. His owner said he was a rescue, that she had found him and his siblings in the garbage in a park at just 2 weeks old! He has been an absolute joy so far. But I'm a little confused about his use of the litter box.
His previous owner said that he was trained. But the first time he had to go, he did it behind an end-table in our house. I have since blocked the end table and other places so he can't go behind it. He is very determined and still can get in there sometimes, and then I have to reinforce the barriers. Anyway, after that one time, he seemed to get how to use his litterbox. When he was upstairs last night, where he likes to sleep, he went on the carpet. I realize we may need a 2nd box upstairs. But now he was downstairs and just went behind the TV and did it. I am locking him in the bathroom overnight with his box and food, but I've heard this can make him agressive.What's the best way?
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When I got my kitten it took a while to train it to use the litter box, actually a long time. Then we heard a trick and when we got our 2nd cat we trsined him in a flash! All you'd do is when you saw him/her put into litter box repetivley. The cat sences what the litter box is and since it keeps getting put in it learns to use it for the washroom! It takes work but you just need to do it! Good luck!