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Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide

Train your dog to use a litter pan!Secondnature Dog Litter's absorbent paper pellets with odor control designed especially for use in housetraining your dog to use a litter pan Includes a free second nature Training Guide in the bag Made of recycled materials
Average Customer Rating:
4.226 / 5
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26 out of 31(84%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
Review 1 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

No Messy Clean-up

PostedJanuary 17, 2013
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TikiEmitCloeCoco
from Pittsburgh,PA
I never trained my 4 small dogs to use the litter.
I just placed it in their room & they started using it.
No more mopping or usig chemicals to disinfect the floor every time I come home from work.
Easy clean-up!!! Just use a scoop to remove soiled litter, or just dispose of everything in the tray & start fresh.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5

Love Purina secondnature Dog Litter

PostedOctober 1, 2012
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ladywindward
from Stow, OH
I have used this litter to train two of my puppies. I put a newspaper the puppies had used on top of the litter. They immediately used the litter box. After a few times I removed the paper. With a minimum amount of cleaning out the used litter with a small scoop, you have a nice clean smelling box. This is the BEST litter. I have used other brands and I could smell the difference (not good). The litter frees you up from going outside in the bad weather and at night. Small dogs tend to need to go more often so this helps in that area as well. If you have a small dog, this is the way to go - it's EXCELLENT!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Good product

PostedSeptember 23, 2012
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ToddAndDozer
from Westminster, MD
We recently got an English Bulldog pup that was litter trained so I bought this product to use at home. Petco had the best price that I could find. It works great and there is no odor at all. It is a little difficult to scoop and sort through what is still good and what is used but that is minor. My only issue is the cost and this is a Purina issue not Petco. There are other similar products available elsewhere for a lot less cost. I would love to give more information on that but Petco doesn't allow it. Also, as far as the training guide...I didn't find it to be helpful at all. The tips from our breeder were much more helpful. All in all I love having a pup that is litter trained. We still have a few "accidents" from time to time but overall the litter box is a great thing for potty training especially if the pups start using it when they are very young.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Works Wonderfully

PostedJuly 4, 2012
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MyDoggiesBFF
from Chicago suburb
This product has excellent odor contol and is very
Absorbent. I would definitely recommend to anyone
with a small inside dog.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome

PostedApril 21, 2011
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Luceplayer
from Los Angeles, CA
This product has been a lifesaver. The smell is great and it absorbs the odor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Good stuff

PostedApril 17, 2011
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Grif
from Philadelphia
My pup was "potty box" trained with in 2 days of coming home. This is so great when you have to work late or the weather is miserable. Just a bit expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Approve and Recommend.

PostedNovember 8, 2010
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MCVogue
from Sugar Land, TX
Kills odors, NEVER smelled anything when my baby uses his litter inside the home. I have a Pomeranian Baby Boy who uses the toilet every 2 to 3 hours. I approve and recommend this product. I have been using this product for 1 year and since my baby was 3 months of age, I think this is also a good training aid. **NOTE: KEEP A CLOSE WATCH TO PREVENT CONSUMPTION.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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4 / 5
4 / 5

dog litter

PostedJune 24, 2010
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puppymama1
from Savannah, Ga
We have 8wk old puppies who have been in a kennel until now. Our female seems to like it, the male thinks it's food. It has only been 2 days so am hopeful for good results later on
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5

Easy!

PostedJuly 28, 2009
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Honeyrider1977
from Westland, MI
My husband and I have a small breed (Yorkie-Poo). Even once he's full grown he'll only be able to hold it for 5-6 hours; we're gone 10 hours out of the day at times. We brought the litter pan home and waited until it seemed like our puppy had to use the bathroom (he walks in circles and snifs). We put him in the pan and he went! The 2nd time he had to go he went on his own!!! We praised him like crazy of course and now he uses it all the time. The pellets do a pretty good job of masking the odor too, I was suprised. I would recommend this for anyone with a small breed dog.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

It's Easy

PostedJune 21, 2009
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zoesalpha
We trained our shih-tzu to use this product from the very start (she was about 4 months old) - it was easy. We crate trained her the usual way, only instead of taking her outside about an hour after she ate, we took her to the litter pan. She caught on quick, and we've been using it for the past 5 years, along with the doggie litter pan by the same brand (the sides are lower for dogs who have shorter legs than cats).
It is amazing. The #1 absorbs into the rolled newspaper pellets and disappears, and we just lift out the #2 with toilet paper and flush them. We change it about once a week and there's no bad odor. We all use the same bathroom - the dog uses her litter pan, and we use our "litter pan" (-the one that flushes).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

5 yrs and Still Good

PostedSeptember 26, 2007
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LUNARDOLL1
We've used this product since our two Shitz's were puppies. Living in the Northeast sometimes cold weather didn't permit outdoor walks. Now living in the Southeast sometimes Hot weather doesn't permit walks..Thanks goodness for Second Nature. The only problem is as with most things..the price keeps going up..and Up..and UP !!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Love it!

PostedSeptember 23, 2007
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LexieLou
If you don't have the extra time to spend with your dog or puppy then this product is not for you. However, if you spend the extra time it takes to train your dog or puppy then this is the BEST product ever. My puppy was very scared at first but I stayed by her side every time to encouraging her to "go potty". The pellets are a little weird and probably feel funny under her feet but she is trained now and I LOVE IT! I stopped giving her treats when she went potty outside and started giving her treats when she went inside. One day I heard her in the litter box and thought she was playing or eating it (they love to eat this stuff) but to my surprise she was going number 2. I didn't train her to go number 2 in it but now she knows where she can go potty when in the house. Spend the extra time and you'll love it. It does take about a week or two but they'll get it. BTW...There's a $2.00 off coupon in the litter for the litter box. So, open the litter while in the store to get your coupon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

great product

PostedJuly 11, 2007
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lucylou
I am a new pet owner of a 3 month old chihuahua. I have been able to litter box train her and quite quickly. I have a large home so I have 2 litter boxes, one on each end. I began giving her a treat each time she would go and it worked. She will also go outside but it is so nice not having to worry about letting the dog out all the time. I would recommend this product to any new small dog owner!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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1 / 5

I didn't like this stuff

PostedMay 30, 2007
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TristansMom
I got a recommendation for this product from a dog lover who has a web page about litter-training your dog. I only tried it once, but I won't try it again. I poured an entire 12-pound bag into my home-made dog litter pan (24"wide X 27"long), which filled it with about an inch of litter. My little dog (less than 10 pounds) had a hard time walking on it; his feet would slide as the pellets moved under his weight. It looked like it would hurt to walk on, but he didn't say. Also, this stuff breaks down into a lot of dust and, I don't know what to call it, stuff. It did absorb, though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5

worth a try

PostedMay 20, 2007
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iamsith
I tried it for my doggie, but she was 11 and sometimes it is tough to teach an old dog new tricks.
I gave it to a friend for her 3 month old Bichon and she tried to eat the pellets.
I'd still recommend it to folks with little dogs because of schedules, weather etc. it is a great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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3 / 5
3 / 5

Nice but didn't work!!

PostedMay 4, 2007
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CindyLou
I have a 3 month old Chinese Crested and we had a really hard time getting him to go in th liter box all of the time. The pellets were just the right size to get stuck between his toes. He would use the liter box intermittently with caution. Great idea wish it worked for us. Smells great!! I also happened to but the largest bag so now we are using the liter for the Guinea Pigs. Works great for them!!!
I say give it a try. Maybe it will work for your dog.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 17 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Dog litter

PostedApril 22, 2007
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quanna126
from Georgia
I love the pad but Quincy didn't take well to the litter, therefore I use pads; but when he gets older I will try the litter once more
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5
5 / 5

It's not just for dogs...

PostedMarch 5, 2007
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Ferretlady
I have 12 ferrets, which is a lot of clean up/odor. I began using this Dog Litter in their litter boxes, and was thrilled with the results.
The pellets are very absorbent and work quite well at odor control. Clean up is also easier with the pellets vs. cat litter.
We don't tell the ferrets they are using a product intended for dogs...anymore then we tell the dog that the ferrets are using this product.
Wish we could use this for dog, but at 90 lb, I just thought that a bit extreme ")
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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5 / 5

life saver

PostedJanuary 24, 2007
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sweetie1
from Arkansas
Love it my little sweetie is now2years old we started her out on this the first day we brought her home. No little unwanted messes or haveing to take her outside.We have an extra pan in the car and we dont have to stop to let her out.She loves going bye bye.Its just a joy & a great time saver for a busy life style.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Purina secondnature Dog Litter and Training Guide
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3 / 5
3 / 5

Great odor control, but product keeps changing.

PostedJuly 15, 2006
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SandraK
from Chicago, IL
I used the Second Nature Dog Litter for about a year for my little chihuahua. Initially they had the large pellets and she was trained on them. The odor control was great, many times better than peepads. I changed the litter box every 7-10 days and had no odor problems.
However, Purina has now changed the formulation twice, initally to smaller pellets and then back to larger pellets. My dog has not adjusted well to the changes each time. So I have stopped using Second Nature and am using a similar paper pellet made for cats.
Advantages: Great odor control
Disadvantages: (1) Litter tracks around the house.
(2) Purina has changed the product twice without warning, leaving me with a dog that will go everywhere but in the new litter. Not a great idea for a product designed for an animal dependent on habit.
Would recommend if you are willing to deal with unexpected product changes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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