[JoFreese]

Yes, we have an area cutout of the concrete in the corner of the birdcage, opposite end from the table where we would eat. It is dug down about 12 inches. Pea gravel (small rocks) are put in first to allow rinsing down and out. Artificial turf is put on top for the dog to pee. We have a hose bib next to this area to wash it down, and wash down the concrete, if dog accidentally pees on this in the process. As for poop, we pick it up with a poop bag and have a small trash can by this area too, to put the poop in..... and then dispose of.
This area, for us is a triangle, about 4' x 4' x 8', I think.