New pet owners who decide it's best to leave their furry companions live indoors - except when it is time for toilet calls, messy baths and long walks, of course, usually go through a teething period when your pet does not respect the furniture as it should.
Pets are like small children - they do not know what is acceptable in your household at first but will quickly catch on with firm and patient daily training. Get advice from books, veterinarians, web sites and trainers if you're clueless.
Pet stores sell sprays that cannot be smelt by humans, but which is unpleasant to cats and dogs so they will avoid the sprayed items. Some pet owners also cover the legs and back sides of sofas and wooden furniture with plastic for added protection until the animal is older.
While house-training is going on, here are some tips to save your furniture and furnishings:
- To prevent an accident, shelves used for decorations should be fitted with lids or doors.
- Trim or file your pets nails regularly.
- Buy a scratch pole for cats or have them old boxes to scratch.
- Products like Soft Paws are small plastic covers that can be fitted to trim nails of cats, a great alternative to declawing.
- There are also infrared motion sensors that can send ultrasonic sound waves to deter cats and dogs from entering certain areas of the home.
Almost every dog and cat, and most rabbits can be toilet trained. Some "accidents" may occur when they are young, but these should cease with maturity and proper training.
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