YvonneM Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm finding this interesting ... currently working on house training our 10wk old Maltese. Not doing too bad for a baby, but he is preferring my loungeroom rug! I bought a spray bottle of "Stop" which was about $18 - petstore said they hate the smell of it so won't toilet where it is sprayed. Seems Banjo doesn't mind it Might give the vinegar a go! Haven't heard of that one. I thought the idea was to eliminate the smell rather than provide one...I know 'stop chew' is a nasty smelling/tasting deterrent. I hope they didn't sell you that! It is definitely a spray to deter toileting in places where it is undesired. The spray bottle says to spray the surfaces every 12 hours until habits are broken .... so been doing that, but I think the best solution is going to be barricading the area off so that he simply can't get in there! Inconvenient for me, but rather that than having to clean up :laugh: I saw the Stop Chew stuff .... he's not doing any chewing of much stuff yet .... and being Maltese his mouth is too small to do much damage (yet) and he still doesn't have all his teeth through anyway! Perhaps a different story in a couple of weeks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I just wipe up the pee and then pour straight vinegar on it, leave it for a bit then wipe up the excess and let it air dry. And then I crave fish and chips for the next half hour while I wait for the smell to dissipate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I just wipe up the pee and then pour straight vinegar on it, leave it for a bit then wipe up the excess and let it air dry. And then I crave fish and chips for the next half hour while I wait for the smell to dissipate. YES!! I don't have a pup, but .. one old dog who often uses teh carpet , one incontinent old cat, ...and a smart a*** sprayer LOTS of biozet and vinegar used here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm finding this interesting ... currently working on house training our 10wk old Maltese. Not doing too bad for a baby, but he is preferring my loungeroom rug! I bought a spray bottle of "Stop" which was about $18 - petstore said they hate the smell of it so won't toilet where it is sprayed. Seems Banjo doesn't mind it Might give the vinegar a go! Haven't heard of that one. I thought the idea was to eliminate the smell rather than provide one...I know 'stop chew' is a nasty smelling/tasting deterrent. I hope they didn't sell you that! It is definitely a spray to deter toileting in places where it is undesired. The spray bottle says to spray the surfaces every 12 hours until habits are broken .... so been doing that, but I think the best solution is going to be barricading the area off so that he simply can't get in there! Inconvenient for me, but rather that than having to clean up :laugh: I saw the Stop Chew stuff .... he's not doing any chewing of much stuff yet .... and being Maltese his mouth is too small to do much damage (yet) and he still doesn't have all his teeth through anyway! Perhaps a different story in a couple of weeks??? I use vicks vapour rub for non-chew stuff (only have to use it on my door frames, and sometimes he gets desperate enough to have a munch anyway but not for long :laugh: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Me too pers, poor little oldies. Zoe sometimes doesn't get to the dog door quick enough now that she's older, she tries though! Moose is just a little a-hole and will pee inside on the odd occasion. We don't have any carpet though, just wood and tiles so not too much of a drama. I pick up my pup on Monday and his pee will get the same treatment. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm finding this interesting ... currently working on house training our 10wk old Maltese. Not doing too bad for a baby, but he is preferring my loungeroom rug! I bought a spray bottle of "Stop" which was about $18 - petstore said they hate the smell of it so won't toilet where it is sprayed. Seems Banjo doesn't mind it Might give the vinegar a go! Honestly, I'd not do anything that was drawing attention to the area, even negative attention. When my pups were babies and had accidents, I put them out of sight before I cleaned up so they didn't see me and therefor got no attention, even secondary attention, from their actions of toileting inside. Then I'd vinegar and play with them in another area until it dried and they forgot (yay for teeny pug attention spans!) and chances are they never went back to the same spot because they didn't get a benefit from it, as opposed to the party they got for going in the correct spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm finding this interesting ... currently working on house training our 10wk old Maltese. Not doing too bad for a baby, but he is preferring my loungeroom rug! I bought a spray bottle of "Stop" which was about $18 - petstore said they hate the smell of it so won't toilet where it is sprayed. Seems Banjo doesn't mind it Might give the vinegar a go! Honestly, I'd not do anything that was drawing attention to the area, even negative attention. When my pups were babies and had accidents, I put them out of sight before I cleaned up so they didn't see me and therefor got no attention, even secondary attention, from their actions of toileting inside. Then I'd vinegar and play with them in another area until it dried and they forgot (yay for teeny pug attention spans!) and chances are they never went back to the same spot because they didn't get a benefit from it, as opposed to the party they got for going in the correct spot. That's a good tip! I'll use that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvonneM Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm finding this interesting ... currently working on house training our 10wk old Maltese. Not doing too bad for a baby, but he is preferring my loungeroom rug! I bought a spray bottle of "Stop" which was about $18 - petstore said they hate the smell of it so won't toilet where it is sprayed. Seems Banjo doesn't mind it Might give the vinegar a go! Honestly, I'd not do anything that was drawing attention to the area, even negative attention. When my pups were babies and had accidents, I put them out of sight before I cleaned up so they didn't see me and therefor got no attention, even secondary attention, from their actions of toileting inside. Then I'd vinegar and play with them in another area until it dried and they forgot (yay for teeny pug attention spans!) and chances are they never went back to the same spot because they didn't get a benefit from it, as opposed to the party they got for going in the correct spot. Yep - I never clean up when he can see me doing it. Going to try the vinegar though .... sounds like it's a tried and tested method (not to mention a whole lot cheaper!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDobes Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've heard anything with ammonia in it can smell pee-ish to a dog and encourage them to toilet there. Never tried vinegar but sounds like a nice cheep solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNut Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've heard anything with ammonia in it can smell pee-ish to a dog and encourage them to toilet there. Never tried vinegar but sounds like a nice cheep solution Anyone know if domestos fits in this category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yes, don't use domestos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've tried urine off, it seemed to work ok to start with but the smell came back after a while. Sadly I think we might just be up for replacing the carpet in one room when we leave this rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Coming from a third world country, I thought everybody used vinegar. It really is an amazing deodoriser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Coming from a third world country, I thought everybody used vinegar. It really is an amazing deodoriser! Yes! I've just done the floor, the stovetop (with carb soda) & the kitchen bin :) It's good for toilet cleaning, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 And leaves windows sparkling and streak-free :D Slightly off-topic, but this is an interesting thread on Apple cider vinegar uses for us dog lovers http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/23655-101-uses-for-apple-cider-vinegar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Might just have to get some vinegar too! ;) My apartment is all tiles / floorboards so hopefully cleaning isn't that big of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 LOL. My plan is not accidents. I've set my goal high. We have a tiny house and slate or wooden floor boards and a couple of very old, no attachment rugs. I have zero interest in TV these days and anticipate I shall be consumed with puppy time. Plus Rotts are super smart and Rottie girls even more super smarter. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've heard Frenchies can be a tad stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Lol the goal is no accidents but I fear the reality will be much different! smash - check your laundry aisle for white vinegar, if you shop at Woolies just get the homebrand, it's cheap as. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I just washed Tank"s bedroom floor with an Ajax floor cleaner and then poured vinegar all over it and mopped it up. Apartment stinks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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