Training my chihuahua not to mark - it worked!!!

[meetthemews]

I am having some good results with the scat mat that I have. One of my cats (don't know which one) likes to pee on my washer. Since I put the scat mat on the washer, no more pee. The battery has since died, but it's still working. I'd like to rent some; buying is rather expensive when you need several.

By the way, my scat mat doesn't shock them, just lets out a loud beep.

On the washer?! LOL

Ya, some of mine didn't have batteries after awhile. I've seen that they sell dummy mats too which are much cheaper.

[Daintydawgs]

Oh wow I have to get one of these mats for my house! My Daughter in-Law has a lovely chi that comes over and finds marking his territory to be his first priority when he arrives. Of course this makes my male Yorkie crazy! Where do you find these mats? Thanks so much!

[mruffruff]

Most pet supplies stores have them. You can also go online to search for them. I did not find one that emits a beep, but there are a million or so that have the "static shock". The shock probably has a longer-lasting effect. I know that unless the mat is in place, one of the cats will venture onto the washer. And has been known to stand NEXT to the mat and pee over it!!

My washer seems to be safe (for the moment) but the chair in the sitting room is the new target. Fortunately I have it covered with a shower curtain. I may have to invest in another mat. Wish they weren't so expensive.

[mruffruff]

I found out that the mats that make a loud noise are called Sofa Scram. Sold by Sam's Club.