House training dog; 3rd floor apartment, growing grass on balcony?
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Question: Home training dog; 3rd floor apartment, growing grass on balcony?
Hello!
I am getting a puppy in late may, but I live on the third floor of an apartment! I am worried that for home training having to run down 3 flights of stairs to show a dog where to go (especially if its in the middle of doing its business inside) could confuse the dog and possibly take longer…
I am considering getting massive tray, a few inches deep and growing grass in it on my balcony, that way the dog can associate grass with the proper spot to eliminate, and I can get it outside faster.
This is not permanent, nor the only place the dog will be doing its duty. Just a few months until the dog has the theory down and can hold it long enough till I can get him down the stairs and outside reliably each time. I will also be taking him out on walks and hope he uses the grass out there as well.
Do you think this would work well for housebreaking? Or will I just instruct the dog to still go on the balcony when the grass is gone?
Hey everyone!
Thanks for your tips and information!!!! My puppy is a Great Dane so I know I can’t let him use the balcony forever, he will be larger than the tray by 6 months old most likely! I’m just hoping that this gets him through housebreaking swiftly and then I can take him downstairs once I know he can hold it for the journey! 
I really appreciate all of your input!
Best answer:
Answer by Audra
They make “litter boxes” for people in your situation. It comes with imitation grass and everything.
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