My dad rented a place for 6yrs+. Max (my old dog) started to get upset in the lower end. My dad had special cleaners come every year to clean the rug. The landlord loved Max & when he walked into the apt. he saw the stains. He said, looks like you guys tried to clean it. We said yes. Before we leave (whenever that happeneds) We'll replace the carpet for you.

The landlord said why? its crap carpet, I don't care, besides, Max is a great dog & can crap all over the place if he has too. Don't worry about it. I'll put hardwood flooring in when you guys move out, or when Max passes on (Max had to be on a carpet)..

We were lucky in this case. The landlord was rich & LOVED Max. He was the only man that Max let in the house when nobody was home. We don't know why, but it was good, cause we liked getting things fixed