In abundance nitrogen has the potential to ruin your yard by causing burn spot on the grass.
Balcony dog potty grass diy.
1 bread crate approx 66cm x 56cm 1 plastic liner.
1 roll of turf.
Cut a hole the same size as your drainage pipe hole into the material.
An established and consistent location is key to potty training.
It s conveniently located nearby yet you don t have to coexist indoors with the smells of your pet s leavings.
Creating a potty area on your balcony for your dog might be a good solution.
Diy balcony dog potty.
Your dog s waste contain high amounts of nitrogen.
Fortunately it s possible to make a diy balcony dog potty for a fraction of the price by using simple materials.
Some commercial potty grass systems use artificial turf instead of real grass to provide a place for poochies to potty indoors.
You can change the grass as often as you need this will largely depend on how often your puppy uses it but expect your grass to last for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Alternatively you may have no grass in your backyard whatsoever.
The artificial turf approach still requires a two part tray that places the draining tray below the main tray to catch liquid when your dog relieves himself but because synthetic grass isn t as heavy as real sod and doesn t require soil or anything else to keep it.
1 bag of soil.
You don t want to staple too low because if it rains water could seep through the staple holes and affect the inside of the wood frame or the plywood.
Choose one exact spot for your dog s bathroom on the balcony.
Although a commercial dog potty is an excellent tool for training your pup it will require a significant investment.
Remember the grass is greener where you water it.