Dear Cathy: I have a 2-year-old female Havanese/Coton de Tulear mix. I live in Tucson, where many in my community have lost little dogs and cats to coyotes. So, I have had her use a potty pad since she was…
have had her use a potty pad since she was 8 weeks old. She never goes on the floor. But, if there is a rug, she will go on it. I’ve removed all my area rugs but would like to put them back. I have no idea how to break her of this habit. I think she just thinks of them as “luxurious potty pads!” Any suggestions? — Joan, Tucson, Arizona
People are also reading… After a few weeks, re-introduce one rug into your home and spritz it with Bitter Apple . This scent should help discourage her from relieving herself on the rug. Also, be sure the pee pads are nowhere near any rugs or even in the same room with any rugs, as this could confuse her. When she successfully ignores that one rug and is consistent with the pee pads, then pull out the second rug, and repeat the process.
Fortunately, the vet brushed it out and encouraged us to try brushing him daily. He is normally calm when picked up for short durations, but he’s not having any part of being brushed. He attacks our hands and the brush, so we immediately stop. At issue now is a large, matted patch of fur on his back. It looks horrible, and I imagine it must be uncomfortable. My husband wants to sedate him and then shave that area. I won’t let him, but I am at a loss on what to do.
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