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My parents just bought a house this summer (July) 2009 and the people before us had a dog. We do not know if any of the other previous owners had dogs, but my dog always goes to the bathroom on the floor. She's only going to the bathroom in the dining room, living (both rooms are connected), and my parent's bedroom. And when she can get down into the basement she'll go down there too. But she doesn't go in my room, my sister's, the hallways, or the family room.
I take care of the cleaning in my house, because that's how I am. However, I'm afraid to walk on the carpets because of all the dog pee. My dog peed on my carpets in my old house also, but only the living room and dining room.
We used to crate my dog all the time and finally when we moved into my new house, after 2 months, we let her stay out all day. I just want to know if there's a way I can keep my dog from peeing on the carpets.
Also, I would like to know how to get the stains and smell out of the carpet. I constantly shampoo the carpets, but she doesn't stop and the stains never come out. Please help me and my dog.
By Crystal from PA
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03/02/2010
Go to ebay and look up female dog belly bands. They are cute diapers that you put a womans pad in. They have lace and ruffles, all types and protect your carpets and floors.
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02/25/2010
Take her to the vet (if you haven't already) and make sure there is nothing medically wrong with her, like a UTI. If she checks out OK, then you need to train her not to go in the house. Treat her as if she was a puppy and try to get her on a schedule: first thing in the morning, take her out to go; then during the day, take her out every three to four hours, gradually, increase the time between walks; about twenty minutes after a meal, take her out to go; last thing before bedtime, take her out to go.
Praise her when she does her business outside but don't make a fuss if she does it inside - that will only make her want to hide where she does it. For cleaning soiled carpets, try using a cleaner made for pet stains like Nature's Miracle (or any other brand which will remove the smell - this is what draws a dog back to pee in the same area).
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02/23/2010
I would take the dog outdoors more often on a regular basis and allow her to use the same area each time. Eventually she will come to you and let you know when she has to go, circling around the room sniffing and smelling, whine or walk over to you and nudge. Also, you might try getting her a pair of doggy panties and cut in half a Kotex and insert it to catch any mishaps between potty time.
My Cocker Spaniel, Petey, has had an issue since day one going to the bathroom in the house. We have tried it all. Any ideas on what I can do?
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