How do you get pee smell out of the carpet???

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i've never used the belly band, when reading Housetraining for Dummies or maybe it was another book but one of them on housetraining it said that using a belly band will only teach a dog that it's okay to pee in a diaper and takes away the natural instinct of the animal to not wet itself, it's bed, or be close to it's urine or feces...i think they are like diapers for dogs, they pee themselves which goes against all primal instinct not to pee/poop where you sleep or on yourself.

but lots of people use them and like them for bedtime so feel free to do whatever you choose, i don't want to ever force anyone to do something, just thought i'd offer up some of what i've read about them....

good luck in whatever method you try!!!

Thank you, it's nice to have your permission.

[chandracz]

Sorry I stepped out for lunch... Yeah he's neutered. He was 5 years old in May. I don't know why he does it UNLESS it's because he doesn't like a dirty pee pad and it gets too full at night (i do change it before bed) and he could also be marking. I just don't want to do damage to him IF i make him hold it and he really has to go. Maybe I should get his bladdar checked JUST to make sure he's ok. He's always had this problem since he was a baby.

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i've never used the belly band, when reading Housetraining for Dummies or maybe it was another book but one of them on housetraining it said that using a belly band will only teach a dog that it's okay to pee in a diaper and takes away the natural instinct of the animal to not wet itself, it's bed, or be close to it's urine or feces...i think they are like diapers for dogs, they pee themselves which goes against all primal instinct not to pee/poop where you sleep or on yourself.

but lots of people use them and like them for bedtime so feel free to do whatever you choose, i don't want to ever force anyone to do something, just thought i'd offer up some of what i've read about them....

good luck in whatever method you try!!!

if belly bands aren't diapers like the female versions, then forget what i said about the wetting themselves, i researched them more, looks like the hold the dogs potty parts so they can't wet rather than diapering him your dog actually might be marking his territory, that's probably why he pees so much, i forgot all about that possibilitly.

is he neutered?? if not and he's 5 yrs. or 5 months it's possible he is marking

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by bonbon

Thank you, it's nice to have your permission.

sorry if i sounded rude in my post, it seems like you took it the wrong way and i might have offended you, i wasn't actually addressing you but rather the OP, but i do apologize if i came across wrong, i wanted to give info without making the OP feel like i was pushing her to do it my way...

[MI Yorkielover]

I have Egyptian rugs that can't be steam cleaned (dry clean only). I used Rug Doctor Urine Eliminator with enzyme action and it really works to eliminate stains and odor and they're really 'gone for good' as they say.

[stitchsmom08]

I'm still boasting about FIZZION. This stuff is super amazing!!!!!

[chandracz]

i'm going to petsmart after work today and will get something! at least i know they all work! i have to get to the root of what's going on tho. i think i'll get a bladder test done. pray that bailey doesn't have anything wrong with him!

[RachelandSadie]

ooo i totally will, i really hope it's not anything with the bladder, hope he's just healthy and maybe he's just marking or not adjusting to night time potting yet...

good luck friend!!

[carladean]

Petzyme worked great for new spots, not as great for older ones. I finally called a professional to come in and for $75 I was happy with my carpet again. Not thrilled, but happy. If I put my face right down on the carpet, I can still faintly smell it. But before I could smell it if I was even nearby, especially on humid days.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

sorry if i sounded rude in my post, it seems like you took it the wrong way and i might have offended you, i wasn't actually addressing you but rather the OP, but i do apologize if i came across wrong, i wanted to give info without making the OP feel like i was pushing her to do it my way...

Thank you. I'm sure I over-reacted.

[sugarmamma]

oxyclean or natures miracle works for us!

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i've never used the belly band, when reading Housetraining for Dummies or maybe it was another book but one of them on housetraining it said that using a belly band will only teach a dog that it's okay to pee in a diaper and takes away the natural instinct of the animal to not wet itself, it's bed, or be close to it's urine or feces...i think they are like diapers for dogs, they pee themselves which goes against all primal instinct not to pee/poop where you sleep or on yourself.

but lots of people use them and like them for bedtime so feel free to do whatever you choose, i don't want to ever force anyone to do something, just thought i'd offer up some of what i've read about them....

good luck in whatever method you try!!!

if belly bands aren't diapers like the female versions, then forget what i said about the wetting themselves, i researched them more, looks like the hold the dogs potty parts so they can't wet rather than diapering him your dog actually might be marking his territory, that's probably why he pees so much, i forgot all about that possibilitly.

is he neutered?? if not and he's 5 yrs. or 5 months it's possible he is marking

Belly Bands are used for males that are not neutered, to keep them from marking in the house. I, like most of everyone else does, takes them off while they are outside and in the crate. I do not use them as diapers, strictly for marking in the house. My males do know to potty outside.

Another cleaner, I use for inbetween shampooing is Spot Shot. I works great and no scrubbing required! I have no pee pee smell in my house. Spot Shot is at Wal-Mart for about $4.00 a bottle. If you have a Sam's Club, you can get a 3 pack for about $7.00. It is a miracle cleaner IMO!

[ging4444]

Originally Posted by stitchsmom08

I'm still boasting about FIZZION. This stuff is super amazing!!!!!

I love this cleaner too. I have tried SO many but this one is definitely my favorite. It also has a nice clean scent.

[KimberlySRN]

I think the crate training is a great idea. With our puppies we introduced them to it slowly. Gave them treats and a lot of praise. We never use it for pinishmet but rather as a safe spot for them. When they want to relax and be left alone they go in their crates by themselves. Also it is crate for when we have someone over or are doing something... They sit quitely in their crates. I've heard because they are den animals they find it to be a safe area. We use the wire crates so they can see around and it is the best thing ever.

As far as the cleaner I think Natures Miricle is what most use. What ever you use make sure it has the enzymes in it. Oxyclean will make it LOOK clean but in order for your pup not to go back to the area make sure it has the enzymes in it. I have also tried the one that Animal Planet recommends. I forgot what it's called but we have like 10 bottles of it just in cause. We use it to also clean the pups things because it is non toxic. They sell it at Target in the carpet cleaner isle. It is yellow with blue writing. works great for us.

[chestermama]

I have used pet force it has worked pretty well

[LilMissy]

I don't believe in crate training, but I do believe in using expen's. They work great! I think restricting the amount of space they have to "free roam" really helps. An expen isn't TOO restrictive, and they still have room for a bed or crate, food/water and their peepads. Missy was trained very easily using this method. Now that she's trained, I leave one section open on her expen and she uses it as "her" space and loves it.