Abstract: A training toilet for training a dog, cat or other animal, or for a young human child. A space above the first layer receives the trainee, and, upon receipt, activates a switch. The switch includes a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch, which changes state. Based on the change of state, a microcontroller operates to play a number of recorded responses, such as audible recorded encouragements to the trainee, played upon the start of use and exit from the top layer of the toilet. A programmed timing lapse for the plying of audible recordings ensures that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Different modes are provided by different combinations of the recorded messages and different delay periods for the playing of encouragements, which are based on the mode switch operable by the user.

Abstract: A training toilet design that can be adapted for either a dog or a cat or other animal and even for a young human child is disclosed. A space or enclosure receives the trainee and upon receipt a switch is actuated. The switch can either be a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch. In response to the switch changing state, a microcontroller is actuated to provide any one of a number of responses. Responses include an audible encouraging comment when the trainee exits and for when entering the toilet. A timing lapse programmed into the microprocessor can ensure that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Modes that are provided by different combinations of these features are determined by a mode switch that is operable by the user.