How do I keep my dog from peeing on the bathroom rug?
By Danetria from Huntsville, AL
Your first line of defense is to ban the dog from the bathroom. Beyond that, you will need to first be certain that the floor is clean and the area "nuetralized". We swear by Nature's Miracle. (be sure to follow directions).
Strong cleaners with any type of ammonia will just reinforce the desire. Oxyclean does a great job. Once clean, you will need to limit your dog's ability to visit your bathroom. For him, it is like finding that favorite spot outside to pee.
One more thing you can try is to put well-worn (smelly) t-shirts of your family's down on the spot. This will also help deter the desire to eliminate there.
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My dog pees in the house at night, only when we're asleep, and only on a rug (but never in our bedroom where there is wall-to-wall carpeting.).
