House Training A Raccoon
A raccoon is one of the most anti-social animals so it is important to make him socialize and interact with other household pets.
You may consider putting him up together with the dogs and together they can become best of friends. If you teach a raccoon mutual respect for other household pets like the cats, rabbits or the chickens then you should not experience any problems. Most of the times raccoons can get into hissy fights with the cats and I would recommend that one of them to be gotten of the room if he the most aggressive.
House training a raccoon takes a lot of perseverance but it is well worth it in the long run. Raccoons are very dangerous pets and if you ever hit, slap or even strike him, he will think that you are attacking him and he will end up attacking back
I would advise every raccoon owner never to keep it locked in a cage. Raccoons need to have their space and run most of the time. If it is a must you must cage them, then I would recommend that you get him a larger cage where they have room and space to run about.
In this cage ensure that there is a bed for him to rest at night. Also, you could improvise him with a pillow, blanket, and a few stuffed toys to keep him busy. Another addition to these can be a litter box which ought to be cleaned regularly. A water dish is also another necessity for the cage. They will get thirsty at one point or another. Train your raccoons to be less destructive at an early stage since they are known to be very vicious.
In this cage ensure that there is a bed for him to rest at night. Also, you could improvise him with a pillow, blanket, and a few stuffed toys to keep him busy. Another addition to these can be a litter box which ought to be cleaned regularly. A water dish is also another necessity for the cage. They will get thirsty at one point or another. Train your raccoons to be less destructive at an early stage since they are known to be very vicious.
Talk to your raccoon in a pleasant voice but not the stern voice that will leave them devastated. Raccoon proofing your house is another thing you should do before bringing him in the house. Raccoons are commonly known for opening up fridges and eating to their fill. A DIY fridge proof like putting a rolling pin on the fridge’s handle will do the trick. Also, raccoons are universally known for their fascination with ceramics, so ensure that all cupboards are locked.
Litter Training
When your raccoon grows a bit older and starts going to the bathroom on their own you should introduce a litter box. Stimulating a raccoon before putting him in the litter box will ensure that he goes poop or pee in the litter box.
Continuous peeing or poop in the litter box will create a scent for the raccoons and it will automatically ensure that they do their business in the litter box every time.
Continuous peeing or poop in the litter box will create a scent for the raccoons and it will automatically ensure that they do their business in the litter box every time.
Litter training raccoons can be hazardous at times.
The litter can be dusty and could eventually end causing respiratory problems and the litter also sticks to the raccoon’s sensitive feet. Immediately you see your raccoon making a squat on the floor, go and tell them that that is not good and that they should do their deposits in the litter box.
Even if you find that the raccoons have already deposited on the floor, take him to the litter box anyway so that he gets learns that that is where he is supposed to go every time. Ensure that you get an extra-large litter box for him.
The litter can be dusty and could eventually end causing respiratory problems and the litter also sticks to the raccoon’s sensitive feet. Immediately you see your raccoon making a squat on the floor, go and tell them that that is not good and that they should do their deposits in the litter box.
Even if you find that the raccoons have already deposited on the floor, take him to the litter box anyway so that he gets learns that that is where he is supposed to go every time. Ensure that you get an extra-large litter box for him.
It is also significant to have your raccoon sterilized or castrated at 5 or 6 months. An unneutered male will get aggressive. So you will need to have him neutered. Spaying your female is an option though some females will become very irritable when they come in heat. Also at this time, you will need to have them vaccinated for rabies.
Ensure that you bathe your raccoon once or twice a year with a mild shampoo. More bathing with shampoo means that the raccoons will lose body oils. If you have to give him a bath, fill the bath tub with just plain water and let him have fun there playing with his toys.
Finally, a raccoon should be gently brushed with a brush or wire comb. During spring and early summer your raccoon’s fur will come out in clumps. The fur can become a tangled mess. Comb this matted fur out very gently.
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