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Mia and Wickett · 06-27-2008, 11:21 AM

Hi everyone, I've got 2 issues to deal with. First, Wickett is potty trained - he knows where he has to go, but he takes pleasure in peeing in other places.
We've just moved to an apartment with cream colored carpet (EEK! I didn't pick it) and his stunts will be a much bigger issue, since we can't just wipe it up like on tile.
I've tried making sure he has gone potty at regular intervals, keeping the closest eye on him I can (and he'll sneak in a pee or poop when I turn my back), screaming bloody murder when I catch him, you name it. I always praise him when he goes potty on his pad. What else can I do to stop this behavior?

And, the 2nd part of my question - what do I use to get pee stains out of the carpet? If I catch the spot right when he's gone, I get it all out with soap and water, but there are 2 spots on the carpet that I didn't catch in time. Help, please! Brand new carpet shouldn't be all icky.

06-27-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
Mia and Wickett Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 88	Potty trained but STUBBORN and carpet stains Hi everyone, I've got 2 issues to deal with. First, Wickett is potty trained - he knows where he has to go, but he takes pleasure in peeing in other places. We've just moved to an apartment with cream colored carpet (EEK! I didn't pick it) and his stunts will be a much bigger issue, since we can't just wipe it up like on tile. I've tried making sure he has gone potty at regular intervals, keeping the closest eye on him I can (and he'll sneak in a pee or poop when I turn my back), screaming bloody murder when I catch him, you name it. I always praise him when he goes potty on his pad. What else can I do to stop this behavior? And, the 2nd part of my question - what do I use to get pee stains out of the carpet? If I catch the spot right when he's gone, I get it all out with soap and water, but there are 2 spots on the carpet that I didn't catch in time. Help, please! Brand new carpet shouldn't be all icky.