Which flooring is easy to maintain with pets around?
I’ve been dreaming of replacing my home’s 17-year-old wall to wall carpeting. The problem is, we have a 18 month Shih Tzu pup who sometimes excitedly pees. It’s mostly when someone comes home, but he sometimes even pees when one of my daughters comes downstairs to see him! We let him outside to see family members when they come home (so he pees outside), but he still has accidents inside from time to time. I’m worried hardwood could be tricky for us. I don’t want vinyl or laminate because I worry about the chemicals in them. Not sure what to do!
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Ceramic floor tiling, hardwood floors or linoleum. Use throw rugs on these take can be picked up and washed. Bummer but some breeds of dogs seem to get so excited that they have accidents.
Every kind of flooring has chemicals that could be an issue for you. Ceramic floor tile would be something to consider for the easiest cleanup. I would choose water resistant laminate planks for easier installation--DIY! That's how I plan to replace my old carpeting for easier cleanup with 2 dogs living in my home.
Was it difficult to train him to swat at the bells? That is such a good idea.
Have you considered a belly band? They work for your situation beautifully. If he is only submissive urinating, they will do the trick, provided you don't keep him in full coat...it will definitely mat the fur. You make your own with fabric and velcro, then add a sanitary napkin for absorbency. He will likely outgrow his piddling, but in the meantime have him sit/down before anyone gets close enough to cause the reaction.