[Martie]

I did put down laminate flooring and I am sorry, sorry, sorry. I wish I would have listened to suggestions offered and put down tile....ceramic, non slippery. Its so easy to take care of.... The laminate is starting to buckle up (due to poor installation) and can't be fixed. I do believe urine can get in between the boards.
As for the barking... I am going thru the same thing with my pup Isis. I have been working with her, when company comes, I put a colar on her with a short leash and keep her by my side. Its kinda like bonding. But it does quiet her down while the company is here. We started this about two weeks ago and it seems to be working... I also use the shhhhhh shhhhhh sound...and the word quiet Isis.