Abstract: An animal training system, the system including: an enclosure; a resting pad disposed within the enclosure; and a latrine tray disposed with the enclosure, the latrine tray containing a receiving material. The receiving material includes wood chips. A method of training an animal, the method including: providing an enclosure, the enclosure having a resting area and a latrine area, the latrine area having a receiving material; keeping the animal in the enclosure for an extended period of time; having the animal learn that the resting area is not for relieving itself of urine and feces; and having the animal learn to use the latrine area for relieving itself of urine and feces.