what kind of flooring?

[Rachel]

Considering the situation you described, I would be tempted to find a good looking vinyl pattern. Wood, laminate, or grout and urine (over time) are just not a good mix.

[shais_mom]

thanks again everyone!
I think what my sister is concerned about is that Scooby is 7 years old and starting to show some signs of arthritis in his hips. And he is extremely clumsy anyway. He is one of the most awkward dogs I've ever seen. Colorful language? lol - One day we were down at my sister's house and sitting on the floor watching one of my nephews open birthday presents and Scooby - as I mentioned is scared of my dad. Well, my sister was in the kitchen calling Scooby and he wanted to go but my dad was sitting on the floor in front of the doorway and Scooby didn't know where to go. So he just went for it - full speed ahead - house full of people and ran right over my dad....... And stepped on - ummmm- the family jewels. There was all kinds of colorful descriptions around the word awkward! I thought my mom was going to pee her pants laughing - she said she was off the hook for awhile!

[Pam]

I thought my mom was going to pee her pants laughing - she said she was off the hook for awhile!

LOL! at your Mom! Your poor dad.

[mruffruff]

I installed 4 rooms of Pergo this summer over a couple of weekends. Alone. If I had not been alone, it would have been easier.

I use area rugs in two rooms for noise control and comfort, and door mats to catch dirt and rain drips. The area rugs are fairly cheap ones that can be tossed if they get to be unbearable. So far, so good. As an added bonus, Samson no longer can get a grip to jump on my bed. For a change I have a clean quilt.

I would not be happy if water stood on it for any length of time and the seams warped. I am opting for continous vinyl in the kitchen since that's where the dogs drink. I have had urine on it, but I wiped it up pretty quickly so no warping or smell.

I would have preferred refinishing the hardwood I have underneath, but it would mean moving everyone out for a few days and that was not a viable option. The Pergo has a 30 year warranty, and hardwood needs to be redone every 3-5 years.

Wouldn't it be easier to train Scooby--or confine him when they can't watch him? Or how about a belly band?

[shais_mom]

Wouldn't it be easier to train Scooby--or confine him when they can't watch him? Or how about a belly band?

I think Scooby's hooman's are the one's that need training!
I don't know she talked to the vet a couple years ago b/c I suggested maybe a prostate problem (he is neutered) or a tipped bladder even a UTI but she said the vet just said that he has a small bladder.

[Catty1]

If Scooby is scared of your dad, and came out of an abusive situation, the peeing and pooping could be behavioural.

Did your vet ever suggest using Rescue Remedy? Ask about it.

Might just calm the wee one enough so the pee thing settles down.

HUGS and good luck with the floor!

[shais_mom]

If Scooby is scared of your dad, and came out of an abusive situation, the peeing and pooping could be behavioural.

yea - we have pretty much after all these years figured that its at least a psychological problem and not a phsyical one

Did your vet ever suggest using Rescue Remedy? Ask about it.

Might just calm the wee one enough so the pee thing settles down.

HUGS and good luck with the floor!

THEIR vet probably hasn't prescribed anything like that I'm sure. He isn't my dog - He's my doggie nephew.
he pees at the site of my dad out of fright or nervousness and he pees out of sheer excitment when he sees ME. I say he's my favorite nephew b/c he's always happy to see me.

[pnance]

Staci, I had laminate in my kitchen and carpet in my dining room and hated both, so I put in pergo and absolutely love it. My dogs don't pee indoors, although we've had 1 or 2 accidents and their slobs when it comes to their water. We also throw ice on it for them to chase and catch so the floor always gets wet. It's much easier to clean than carpet and in my opinion can get cleaner than both laminant, carpeting or even tile (grout drives me nuts, I am way to lazy to clean grout out... ). I agree that pergo can be slippery, my dogs have eaten it more than once when their not thinking about it, and Bear has some problems when he try's to get up from it, but we tossed a towel down and that seems to help, a couple of cheap throw rugs probably would also.