We adopted our bulldog when he was nearly 2 years old. Supposedly house trained. We've had him for over a year now so he's around 3 years old.
He is perfectly fine in the house as long as he's on hard floors. (even rugs seem to be just fine 90% of the time) Carpet? Nooo. It's like grass to him apparently. If I'm not right there by him, he'll pee or poop constantly on carpet. He goes outside very well any other time, goes to the door when he needs to go or lets me know by coming up to me and barking & then running to the door. So, I know that he gets that outside is where we go potty. And, if it wasn't for me having kids, this might not be as huge of an issue but my kids are always leaving their bedroom doors open & their rooms have carpet. Of course, he runs in there when I don't realize they have the door open (who expects young kids to keep doors shut anyways?!). I've tried baby gates to block off those rooms but again...the kids either can't climb over or knock it down and there he goes. In reality, I shouldn't have to worry about the dog going in those rooms & having to shut doors or do gates. I have GOT to figure out how to break this carpet issue. Seriously pulling my hair out. On top of it all, our house is currently on the market & the last thing I need is for any room to stink of dog urine/feces. Yuck.
Any ideas of how to break this? I've tried all sorts of tricks over the last year & I'm not sure where else to turn or how to fix it. My husband & I have had it...probably me more than him since I'm the one constantly cleaning & scrubbing floors. I love my bullie but I do not love this problem.
I'm desperate for help!
EDITING TO ADD:
I realized I forgot a couple more things that might be helpful. I have used Nature's Miracle (religiously!!! lol)...all sorts of products from their lines. Even the one that is supposed to keep them from going there again(ha!). He has also even pee'd on his bedding I have for him (not the one in his crate but another one in the house that I keep by my desk for when I'm at the computer and he likes to be by me). Thankfully, peeing on the bedding isn't something he does often but I thought of it because he did it this week. If I think of anything else, I'll come back and add.
He is perfectly fine in the house as long as he's on hard floors. (even rugs seem to be just fine 90% of the time) Carpet? Nooo. It's like grass to him apparently. If I'm not right there by him, he'll pee or poop constantly on carpet. He goes outside very well any other time, goes to the door when he needs to go or lets me know by coming up to me and barking & then running to the door. So, I know that he gets that outside is where we go potty. And, if it wasn't for me having kids, this might not be as huge of an issue but my kids are always leaving their bedroom doors open & their rooms have carpet. Of course, he runs in there when I don't realize they have the door open (who expects young kids to keep doors shut anyways?!). I've tried baby gates to block off those rooms but again...the kids either can't climb over or knock it down and there he goes. In reality, I shouldn't have to worry about the dog going in those rooms & having to shut doors or do gates. I have GOT to figure out how to break this carpet issue. Seriously pulling my hair out. On top of it all, our house is currently on the market & the last thing I need is for any room to stink of dog urine/feces. Yuck.
Any ideas of how to break this? I've tried all sorts of tricks over the last year & I'm not sure where else to turn or how to fix it. My husband & I have had it...probably me more than him since I'm the one constantly cleaning & scrubbing floors. I love my bullie but I do not love this problem.
I'm desperate for help!
EDITING TO ADD:
I realized I forgot a couple more things that might be helpful. I have used Nature's Miracle (religiously!!! lol)...all sorts of products from their lines. Even the one that is supposed to keep them from going there again(ha!). He has also even pee'd on his bedding I have for him (not the one in his crate but another one in the house that I keep by my desk for when I'm at the computer and he likes to be by me). Thankfully, peeing on the bedding isn't something he does often but I thought of it because he did it this week. If I think of anything else, I'll come back and add.
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