Hi everyone!
I have a 7-week old Maine coon kitten and I'm having issues getting her to walk to the litter box on her own when she needs to go potty. She knows exactly where the box is, but she still cries at me to physically carry her to it. If I don't do so, she tries to eliminate in a nearby corner. What are your suggestions on getting her to seek out the box independently?
She also has issues properly burying her excrement when she's done. She tries her best, but most of the time she scratches the side of the box attempting to do it. I've tried showing her several times, but she still has trouble. Is this something she just figures out on her own eventually, or is there something more I could do? any input is greatly appreciated!
Summary:
-How do I get her to use the litter box independently without having to carry her to it as per her demands?
-Is it possible to train her how to properly bury her excrement, or will she eventually figure it out on her own? if possible, how do I show her?
I have a 7-week old Maine coon kitten and I'm having issues getting her to walk to the litter box on her own when she needs to go potty. She knows exactly where the box is, but she still cries at me to physically carry her to it. If I don't do so, she tries to eliminate in a nearby corner. What are your suggestions on getting her to seek out the box independently?
She also has issues properly burying her excrement when she's done. She tries her best, but most of the time she scratches the side of the box attempting to do it. I've tried showing her several times, but she still has trouble. Is this something she just figures out on her own eventually, or is there something more I could do? any input is greatly appreciated!
Summary:
-How do I get her to use the litter box independently without having to carry her to it as per her demands?
-Is it possible to train her how to properly bury her excrement, or will she eventually figure it out on her own? if possible, how do I show her?