Secondnature Dog Litter, 25-lb bag
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provides highly absorbent, non-toxic, paper-based pellets for your dog litter needs. This litter is odor controlling, non-tracking, non-staining, and stress reducing for your small dogs.
Key Benefits- Specially formulated to attract your pup.
- Helps prevent indoor accidents even when you're not home, making life less stressful for everyone.
- Made to control odors. Keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
- This product will reduce stress since now your dog has permission to "go" when nature calls!
- Made from safe-non-toxic paper-based pellets that are highly absorbent and help control odors.
Ingredients
Moisture Locking Paper Pellets.
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Item Number92903
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Weight25.0 pounds
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BrandPurina
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Breed SizeAll Breeds
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Litter & Bedding TypePaper
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Potty FeatureUnscented
- Praise: A dog learns faster through positive encouragement, so praise him for a job well done!
- Setting up: Select a confined area near family activity to place pups bed, food, water and litter pan.
- Boundaries: Keep your pup crated or confined in the same place, with regular potty breaks.
- Routine: Establish a food, water and exercise routine to help train the digestive system.
- Using the Pan: Get off to a great start with adequate training and supervision.
How to train a puppy?
- Dog litter training a puppy is not unlike house training, with the exception of taking the puppy to the litter pan rather than outside.
- Housetraining is one the most important training efforts you'll ever make, but it does not have to be difficult. Purina's behaviorists recommend a five-step approach.
- First is to establish a routine. The first thing every morning and the last thing every night, take your puppy to the litter pan. Feed her at the same time every day and take her to the litter pan as soon after a meal as possible, usually within fifteen minutes. During housetraining when you're with your puppy, take her to the litter pan every hour. While fresh drinking water should be available at all times, you may want to time a very young puppy's drinks to just prior to her scheduled hourly potty breaks.
- Second, until she is trained keep a constant eye on your puppy. During housetraining, the only time your puppy should have the run of the house is when you are there to watch her.
- Third, is to crate-train your puppy. Puppies instinctively want to keep their sleeping space clean. Make the crate a happy place for your puppy. Encourage her to go into the crate by tossing a toy or kibble of food inside while commanding, "kennel". Once inside, praise her and close the door. After a moment, let your puppy back out of the crate. Repeat the exercise, gradually extending her time inside.
- Use the crate as a bed and as a safe place for your puppy whenever you are gone or cannot watch her. Try not to make a big deal out of opening the door to let her out; you want your puppy to know that praise follows the command to go inside the crate. When taking your puppy out of her crate during the first few weeks of the housebreaking period, put a leash on her and walk to her designated potty place as quickly as possible. This will lessen the chance of an accident.
- As a general rule, your puppy can safely be left in her crate the number of hours that equal her age in months plus one.
- Fourth is designating a potty area. Let your puppy know where she should go potty by taking her to the litter pan. Do this by consistently taking her to the litter pan and commanding "Go potty". When she does have an accident, wipe it up and put the rag of paper towel in the litter pan. The scent will help clue her in to your command. When she does potty in the proper place, reward your puppy with lavish praise and lots of petting. To avoid initial confusion, give your puppy the opportunity to eliminate in her pan before taking her outdoors for exercise or walks.
- Fifth is to correct your puppy's mistakes only when you catch her in the act. With a firm "NO!" pick up your puppy and take her to the litter pan. A puppy is a baby and you must expect some accidents. It's not her fault. Be patient. Clean up the area with an odor neutralizer to prevent further soiling in that place.
- Should your puppy continue to have problems with urinating, we would recommend that you continue to work with your veterinarian.
Can you train an adult dog?
Yes, you can train older puppies and adult dogs to successfully learn to use the secondnature brand Dog Litter Housetraining System. You would use the same techniques for training an adult dog as you would a puppy. Because a schedule is probably in place and the owner is able to anticipate when the dog will need to eliminate, it should make it easier to know when to take the dog to the litter pan. The same basics of training apply to training an adult dog as a puppy.
Can dog still go outside?
In-home studies has determined that almost all dogs have adapted well to using both the inside litter pan and the outdoors without any loss of housetraining behavior. However, while training to use the secondnature dog litter training system, we would not recommend taking the dog outside. Once the dog is consistently using the litter system, then you can incorporate eliminating indoors with outdoors.
How to stop from chewing/playing with litter? Will it hurt him?
- The secondnature brand Dog Litter is made of recycled newspaper and wood pulp. Please know that there is nothing in this product that would be harmful if a dog ate it.
- Always fill your dog's litter pan with secondnature Dog Litter in his absence. The sound of the Dog Litter hitting the pan may sound like the familiar sound of his favorite food kibble hitting his dish, and we do not want to confuse him about the purpose for which his Dog Litter is there.
- Chances are your dog has never seen anything that resembles the shape of secondnature; it is only natural that he should want to investigate it. Some smelling and tasting should be permitted, but if he grabs the litter in his mouth, redirect this behavior much like you would if he just grabbed your sock or shoe by taking the object and substituting the litter with an appropriate chew item.
- Remember, investigative behavior is normal for a puppy or dog in new surroundings. Always provide your dog with appropriate chew toys while you are away and make sure you interact with him as much as possible when you are home.
Puppy is going everywhere in the house. What do I do?
Confining the puppy to a small area is key to training, regardless of where the puppy is being trained to eliminate. When you confine the puppy, you reduce the choices of places where the puppy will go. Once the puppy is consistently using the litter system, then you can expand the confined area very gradually giving the puppy more and more freedom. You always want to make sure, as you are expanding the area, which the puppy is continuing to go back to the litter pan for elimination.
Help! My puppy is going outside the pan. What should I do?
- If you catch your dog in the act, in order to STOP the unwanted behavior - Use a low tone in combination with a distracting vocal cue like "AHHH!" to startle and distract your dog. If you are reacting in a loud, over excited state, the dog will not be able to relax and finish eliminating. (You will need to remain calm and directive like you are in control over the situation.)
- Nudge the dog into the pan. Then use the elimination command such as "Go Potty", wait, and offer encouragement by softly reassuring dog "goooood boy, go potty."
- If dog does eliminate, praise him softly, encourage a few more times if he does not eliminate immediately. Release him from the pan.
- If he does not eliminate, he will have to be supervised more carefully in the future.
- Make sure you are being calm and positive in regards to this whole situation because your dog will be very observant to your behavior. Body language, tone of voice and facial expressions can all be used for training cues.
How does this product work?
The highly absorbent litter material is made from paper and wood pulp products. Secondnature brand Dog Litter has unique properties, which actually absorb moisture from the bottom up, meaning that your dog's liquid waste will go to the bottom of the pan and then be drawn up through the litter.
Older dog is having accidents. Do you think I can train him to use litter?
- We believe that any dog can be trained to use the secondnature brand Dog Litter. Please know that it will take commitment on your part to confine the animals and monitor their feeding and water intake so that there is a routine schedule for taking the dog to the pan. This will ensure that the dog understands the appropriate place to eliminate.
- The key is to anticipate when the dog is going to have to go and take him to the pan. If you catch him in action, then there is a good possibility he will not finish when put in the pan. You might want to collect some of the urine from accidents on a piece of paper towel and put that under the litter as well as putting fecal matter in the pan so the dog gets the idea this is where that belongs.
- Also, if you confine to a small area with just the dog's crate, litter pan and food and water during meals, the dog will be limited in the areas where accidents can occur.
Dog is currently paper-trained, how can I get him to use the litter?
If your dog is currently paper (or potty pad) trained you can begin by putting that in the litter pan to allow the dog to get used to going in and out of the litter pan. Then gradually begin to put the litter under the material so the dog can adjust to the feel under their feet. Eventually you will want to cut away a portion of the original material and replace it with the dog litter. Once your dog is using the dog litter, then you can remove the old material entirely.
I have two dogs. Can they both use one pan?
Yes, if you have two dogs they can both use the same pan as long as they get along well with one another. One way to guarantee reliable pan use is to train each puppy to use an individual pan, and then remove one of the pans once they are both completely trained. Bear in mind that when two dogs are using the same pan, you will have to make an extra effort to keep the pan clean!
Does your litter have ink on the paper? If the litter is made of newspapers, I would think the ink from the newspapers could be very harmful to dogs?
Newspaper does contain ink. However, the inks used in newspaper and magazines are mainly soy based and any residual solvents are flashed off during the printing process. Our pelletizing process physically removes any "free" ink from the paper during the sizing procedure. The pellets are under high pressure and heat preventing any inks from bleeding onto carpets or cats paws. A pellet can be dropped into a glass of water and the ink will not bleed.
I have a "small" dog and using a "large" crate to confine him during the day......would it be okay to place the litter pan inside the crate?
While we do not recommend placing our litter pan inside crates.....yes, it would be okay to place the litter pan inside an "Extra-Large Crate or Enclosure". However, you must make sure the dog has enough room to lay down and play 2-3 feet away from the litter pan.

When Nature Calls
Secondnature Dog Litter offers house-training solutions and peace of mind to busy pet parents. When you're on the go and away from home for long periods of time, you can rest assured that your pup will be able to take a potty break any time he needs. This litter is also convenient for times when it's raining, snowing or even too hot outside to take a walk. It works great for puppy housebreaking, senior pets, and all small adult dogs up to 35 pounds.


Moisture-Locking Pellets
A lot of thought and years of dedicated research went into formulating the perfect dog litter. These non-toxic pellets are made from recycled paper and wood pulp products, and are designed to absorb moisture and control odors. Certain ingredients are used to help prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Secondnature has a fresh, clean scent with a hint of green grass so your pup will be naturally attracted to the litter.
Dog Litter vs. Cat Litter
You might be wondering how a specialized dog litter is different from seemingly similar cat litter pellets. Each pellet is larger in size and made for maximum absorbency to meet a dog's potty-time needs. It's made to be non-tracking and non-staining and comes in a pellet form rather than fine grains because dogs don't bury their waste like cats do.


Potty Solutions
As a potty problem solver, Secondnature helps prevent accidents—addressing one of the major concerns for prospective pet parents. It also helps reduce stress for dogs that can't go out during the day, because they know they can always do their business in the approved spot. When you're housebreaking a puppy, this litter is an alternative to potty pads, and it's a good idea for senior pets that can't always make it outside in time.
5 Steps to Success
It's easy to litter train your pup with these simple steps:

Giving Praise
Positive encouragement works best! Reward him with praise.

Setting Up
Place his bed, water, food and litter pan in a confined area.

Creating Boundaries
If you crate your dog, do it in the same spot, with regular potty breaks.

Establish a Routine
Give food, water and exercise on a regular schedule to help train the digestive system.

Using the Pan
You'll be off to a great start when you provide training and constant supervision.

About Secondnature
Secondnature offers a specially designed litter for house-training puppies or even small adult dogs. Through extended research, they've created a litter that takes care of a dog's specific needs, right down to the pellet size and fresh grass scent. It's been tested by Purina's staff of dog breeders, trainers and behaviorists to provide a solution that fits your dog's life stage and lifestyle. Not only does it give you peace of mind, but dogs can relax knowing there's a spot they can go in that's designated for potty time anytime they need it.
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Love this stuff!
By Tori2021 on Mar 4, 2021
I’m writing this review because I see too many negative reviews about this product that I have used for two different dogs over the last 15 years! 1) Yes, if they are a puppy they may try to play with it and eat it. But puppies do that with everything! 2) I like this way better than Yesterday’s News or Pine pellets because it is scented and neutralizes urine odor. 3) IMO It’s way better than pee pads because those stink! I can fill up a dog litter box with this and it lasts for a week. Of course I remove the poop and flush that as soon as I notice it. 4) This is the second dog I’ve trained to use it. This puppy who is now 7 mo old came to me at 14 weeks after being at two other foster homes. I’m writing this review because I see too many negative reviews about this product that I have used for two different dogs over the last 15 years! 1) Yes, if they are a puppy they may try to play with it and eat it. But puppies do that with everything! 2) I like this way better than Yesterday’s News or Pine pellets because it is scented and neutralizes urine odor. 3) IMO It’s way better than pee pads because those stink! I can fill up a dog litter box with this and it lasts for a week. Of course I remove the poop and flush that as soon as I notice it. 4) This is the second dog I’ve trained to use it. This puppy who is now 7 mo old came to me at 14 weeks after being at two other foster homes. He was halfway pad trained. I easily converted him to the litter by placing the box in the bathroom. Every time I used the bathroom I brought him in, put him in the box and said “go potty.” I gave him a tiny treat every time he went. I absolutely swear by this stuff! … more
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Great, affordable product!
By Summer on Feb 25, 2021
I've been using this since I got my puppy at 8 weeks and plan to continue using it even after she grows up to avoid the hassle of taking her out frequently just to potty. It was hard to find a litter pan big enough for my pup, so I use plastic plant growing trays and line them with puppy pads and just change it out approx once a week. For her liquids, the litter absorbs them super well and really minimizes odors, and for her solids, I pick them up immediately and either flush them down the toilet if there's no pellets stuck on it or throw it away in a doggy bag. Indoor real grass also worked well, but I later abandoned that method since litter was just much cleaner. The only issue with the litter I've been using this since I got my puppy at 8 weeks and plan to continue using it even after she grows up to avoid the hassle of taking her out frequently just to potty. It was hard to find a litter pan big enough for my pup, so I use plastic plant growing trays and line them with puppy pads and just change it out approx once a week. For her liquids, the litter absorbs them super well and really minimizes odors, and for her solids, I pick them up immediately and either flush them down the toilet if there's no pellets stuck on it or throw it away in a doggy bag. Indoor real grass also worked well, but I later abandoned that method since litter was just much cleaner. The only issue with the litter is that every time I change it out, my pup would pick up the pellets and chew on them. But after a few days, she stops. I would just caution new users to keep an eye on their pup to make sure they're not chewing it. Besides that, this is an awesome, affordable alternative to taking your dog outside to relieve themselves! … more
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Dogs hate it
By Denise on Feb 22, 2021
I ordered this after using Yesterday’s News for a few years. I wanted to like this due to the amount I use and the price point being less ....what I didn’t realize was that my dogs wouldn’t want to use it because of being such large pellets. They do like to play with it and I’ve found it all through my home. I’ll be going back to Yesterday’s News.
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Not sure yet
By Sherry on Jan 16, 2021
I bought this as a replacement for wood pellets for a litter of puppies. I love that they don't break down into bits that the puppies drag out like wood pellets, however so far every other bag i open has a bunch of broken/smaller pellets and alot of dust and dusty bits at the bottom of the bag. This is my 1st time using them so not sure if they are supposed to be like that, but my thought is not, so I dont know if I'm really sold on this product yet or recommend it.
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love this product
By DLMJ on Jan 10, 2021
We have been using second nature for our MinPin for 13 years. Now that he is older and has trouble getting up and down stairs and the weather is cold it is more essential than ever. We started using it when he was a puppy and he is so accustomed to it that he will use the box without us even knowing he had to go. It is easy to scoop out the wet portions and add more. I highly recommend especially is you have small breeds, older dogs, or have snow and ice to contend with.
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This was way too big for our puppy
By Rocky on Jan 31, 2021
He would play with it since it was like sticks to him. He wouldn't use this litter at all and had many accidents. He did better with Yesterday's News cat litter for his size. This may work for other dogs but it will be puppies that are large breeds, perhaps.
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Small pomchi
By Pellets on Dec 29, 2020
I would not recommend this product for small dogs he did not like it the pieces are very large and he could not keep balance he is a small puppy and I live in an upstairs apartment so we thought this would be ideal but not at all now I’m stuck with this huge bag I’ll never use after that one time
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Great Product
By JaggerJezzy on Feb 20, 2021
I enjoy using this product. I just think packaging should be more secure, so that the litter bag will not be busted open in shipping box.
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Works well!
By Chefeffie on Dec 12, 2020
I bought this because we have mulch in an area outdoors where the dogs potty outdoors. The breeder had the pups trained on artificial grass, but I learned from a previous dog that grass and carpet feel similar. The pups learned quickly they can potty on the litter, and I especially like that it’s recycled material!
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What was I...
By ChiBrosMom on Nov 17, 2020
What was I thinking ? this was the stupidest purchase I've ever made. My boys did not like this at all. They walked on it once then wouldn't step on the stuff. My youngest pup chewed on a few pieces. I threw all of it out. I suppose in all fairness to this product...if my boys had been trained using litter from the start perhaps it might have worked.