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Originally Posted by Piper'smom Someone asked if anybody has a Yorkie who tears up piddle pads- the attached photo should answer that question!
Actually, Riley only rips when left alone. I guess he could do worse to express his displeasure. I have started picking up his pad or paper when I leave and he waits for me to put it back down when I return to use it. If he is desperate, he will make a puddle on the exact spot on the floor where the pad usually sits. Since it is vinyl flooring in the bathroom, I don't fuss at him- I just clean it up with a sponge and disinfectant spray.
If you have ever had a vinyl floor turn funny colors from using a rubber-backed rug, here's a good tip. I wasn't sure if the plastic backing on the piddle pad would cause the same reaction, so I put unprinted newsprint under the pad. Riley got used to that, and now will use newsprint alone the same as the pads. It's alot cheaper- just requires the sponge and disinfectant after I pick up the paper, just to be sure nothing soaked through. You can get enormous supplies of the unprinted newprint at the local newspaper for about $3.00 a roll. They call them end-rolls and sometimes will even give them away free. One end roll has lasted me 6 weeks and is only half used. I don't notice the urine odor any more than with the piddle pads.
However, if left alone, Riley will still rip! |
He is so adorable in the corner like that.
I just want to kiss him....
He can rip up all the potty pads I have.
