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KEEPING YOUR TILE CLEAN WHILE PUPPY POTTY TRAINING
When you become a dog owner you reap many rewards: companionship, loyalty and unconditional love. But even with the most lovable and loyal puppy, comes a messy, and sometimes smelly home—especially during those months in which you’re potty training your beloved pet. Our professional carpet and tile cleaning teams have some tips for you on how to keep your tile looking its best during the potty training stage.
Just like any other part of your home, your tiles require regular maintenance as you teach your puppy the “do’s” and “don’ts”. Here are some tile cleaning tips to keep your tiles stain-free and as good as new.
Tile Cleaning Tip #1: Redirect Your Puppy to Go Outside (and Minimize Risks of Accidents in the Home)
When you first bring your puppy home, you’ll be spending lots of time giving him or her love and affection. It’s easy to forget keeping your puppy indoors, day and night, can actually harm your floors.
The more time puppies spend inside the more there is an increase in the chance for it to have an accident on your beautiful tile floors.
The sooner you are able to train your puppy to go to the bathroom outside (as opposed to your beautiful kitchen tile) the easier potty training will be. The easiest way to do this is by keeping a close watch on your puppy at all times.
If he starts to go potty on your tiles, make a loud noise (so he’s paying attention) and scoop him up and place him on the grass in your backyard. One way to prevent accidents is to set an alarm for every 20 or 30 minutes. Take your puppy out each time whether you think they need to go potty or not. Regular trips outside will help encourage your puppy to know to go out when they have to pee and will prevent accidents from happening inside.
Additionally, never ‘reward’ your puppy with affection or treats when he’s tinkled on your titles! Sending mixed messages only delays the potty training process. Repeat, and continue to repeat until he’s learned where to go—and where not to!
Tile Cleaning Tip #2: Clean Up Your Puppy’s Mess as Soon as Possible
Whether it is carpet or tile you’re dealing with, the solution for a soiled floor is the same: clean up the mess as soon as you can! All you need is:
- Baking powder
- Paper towels
- White vinegar
Start by soaking up the puddle of urine with paper towels. Next, you’ll want to pour ½ cup of white vinegar onto the stain, leaving it to sit for about ten minutes.
Then, sprinkle about 2-3 tablespoons (depending on the size of the stain) onto the vinegar, which will cause some foaming to appear. After a few moments, wipe it away with some paper towels. Take a few paper towels that are damp with luke warm water, wipe up the stained area and you’re done!
Tile Cleaning Tip #3: A Foolproof Trick to Never Miss an Accident
As a dog owner, you probably wonder how to minimize those inevitable puppy accidents so that you can maintain beautiful tile. When it comes to your puppy, it’s all about observing and reacting—quickly!
When you’re away from home and your puppy is in the house, accidents can and will happen. So, it’s important to prevent as many accidents as possible when you are home. In fact, you can downright eliminate them by leashing your dog to your waist as soon as you get home!
This tactic is a very effective way to train your puppy that your tile is off-limits! As soon as you walk through your front door, get in the habit of leashing your puppy to your belt loop. No matter what age or breed, this is a foolproof way to expedite the potty training process, while keeping your tiles in tip-top shape! If he tries to pee on your tile, pull him away, scoop him up and place him outside. Repeat as needed.
It does take some time to potty train your puppy, and occasionally, accidents will happen. However, the more quickly you react and respond will make all the difference—and allow your puppy to learn that your tile is off-limits at all times!
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
Support Adopt-a-Dog Month
OUR CARPET AND TILE CLEANING COMPANY SUPPORTS ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH
At Johnson County Chem-Dry, we’re all about making your home a healthier, more comfortable space for every member of your family, including your furry friends. Our carpet and tile cleaning company helps thousands of homeowners every year clean up after their newly adopted pets. This month, we are striving to raise awareness about pet adoption by highlighting Adopt-A-Dog Month.
We’ve seen so many of our clients fall in love with their adopted pets and successfully integrate them into their families. We’re ready to spread the word about the importance of rescue pet adoption as well as how our carpet and tile cleaning company can help new pet owners have confidence in keeping their homes clean.
Learn More About Rescue Pet Adoption
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the adoption of shelter pets. All too often this misinformation prompts families to turn to a breeder when they want to bring a pet into their lives.
For example, some people assume all rescue pets are older or have behavioral problems. However, it’s quite common for puppies and young dogs to end up in shelters. Sadly, many families bring home a puppy only to realize they’re not ready to put in the work of raising it.
It’s also common for pets to be brought to the shelter because their humans are moving somewhere pets aren’t allowed, or because they can no longer afford to take care of the pet. All of these animals deserve to have warm and loving homes, and it’s only by families choosing to adopt that they can continue to live.
According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.5 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters in the United States annually. Unfortunately, only about 4.1 million animals are adopted from shelters each year. As a result, millions of animals are without a permanent home.
Adopt-A-Dog month is all about raising awareness of this situation and encouraging families to consider the benefits that come with choosing to welcome a shelter pet into their heart and their home.
How You Can Celebrate Adopt-A-Dog Month
Wondering what you can do to participate in Adopt-A-Dog Month? One of the most obvious ways is to adopt an animal in need. For more information about shelters in your local area, check out the Best Friends Animal Society.
Of course, not everyone who wants to support Adopt-A-Dog Month can adopt a pet, and it’s important to wait to adopt until you are fully ready to care for an animal. In the meantime, a great way to celebrate is to host a fundraiser. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has plenty of great resources available for those who are interested in DIY fundraising.
If you’re short on time and can’t start a fundraiser yourself, a simple way to help shelter animals is to give a donation to the ASPCA. Donations from generous individuals are essential to ensuring the organization can continue to facilitate rescues and adoption programs and educate people about the many animals in need in shelters across the country.
Looking to make an impact closer to home? Why not donate to a local shelter or rescue group in your area? Many towns and cities have multiple groups that work to find homes for dogs, cats, and other animals. Your donation would, no doubt, be greatly appreciated.
Our Carpet Cleaning Company Helps Keep Pet Owners’ Homes Healthy
Johnson County Chem-Dry utilizes an innovative carpet cleaning process called P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment). This process is incredibly effective at eliminating the stains and odors resulting from pet accidents.
If you’re worried about this aspect of adopting a dog or cat, you can have full confidence our carpet cleaning company will help keep your home fresh, clean, and healthy. With the help of our technicians, you can enjoy your new pet without worrying about pet urine odors or bacteria lingering in your carpet.
In fact, our P.U.R.T. process has been tested by an independent laboratory and shown to remove 99.9% of pet urine odors on average from carpets.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
DEBUNKING SHELTER PET ADOPTION MYTHS
Deciding to add a new dog to your family is a big event, and one the entire family often gets excited over. But where can you go to find a furry new companion? Some people believe breeders are the only option, and won’t even consider adopting from a shelter. This is unfortunate for a couple of reasons: 1) these people are missing out on some wonderful potential pets, and 2) this decision is usually based on one or more common misconceptions about shelter pets.
According to the ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs end up in shelters every year. Contrary to popular belief, most of these dogs aren’t in the shelter because they had behavioral problems. In fact, the most common reasons dogs are given up have more to do with the owners than the dogs themselves—the owners are moving to a house that doesn’t allow pets, they can no longer afford to own a dog, or they no longer have time to spend with them.
In order to set the record straight about shelter pets, we’ve listed below some of the most common myths along with facts that show why these perceptions are untrue.
MYTH #1: All rescue dogs are older.
When people think of animal shelters, they usually imagine older dogs. For that reason, people who are hoping to bring home a puppy don’t think they’d find what they’re looking for at a shelter. But the reality is that there are plenty of puppies in shelters. In fact, the average age of an animal going into a shelter is 18 months, which is essentially still a puppy. That also means that about half the animals in shelters are younger than 18 months.
Often, when a family adopts a puppy, they aren’t aware of or don’t consider the amount of work required to actually housetrain, take care of and raise a puppy. Puppies have no obedience training, and they rarely come housebroken. As soon as things get hard, some owners get overwhelmed, give up and take the puppy to the nearest shelter … and those puppies are just waiting for a new owner to adopt them.
MYTH #2: It’s harder to adopt a dog than to raise a puppy.
Sometimes, people shy away from rescue dogs because they feel the dog will already be set in his ways. After all, as the saying goes, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
Except that you can. Even older dogs can be trained to obey, and they’ll become the most loyal companion you could ask for. Older dogs (beyond the puppy years) are likely to already have some training, including being housebroken. Just like with children, as dogs grow older, they become easier to teach, and they’re more likely to understand what you’re trying to teach them. When you adopt an older dog, you also don’t have to worry about how big he will get, because he is likely already full grown. A puppy may be small now, but he may surprise you with how big he eventually becomes.
MYTH #3: It’s too expensive to adopt a pet from a shelter.
While most shelters require an adoption fee, it’s typically pretty nominal and far less than what most breeders charge. And there are additional benefits of adopting from a shelter that can save an owner even more money. Most shelters have spent a lot of time and money housing, feeding, and caring for their dogs. They will likely have been treating the animals for heartworm, flea prevention, vaccinations against rabies, Bordetella, and distemper, and most likely will have spayed or neutered them. Knowing that these were all done properly in addition to the savings from all of these treatments, there are significant savings and conveniences of adopting a shelter pet. And beyond everything else, you and your family can feel good and take satisfaction from the fact that you are saving a life.
MYTH #4: Shelter dogs are “broken.”
While there are some dogs that end up in shelters due to behavioral problems, most are there because their owners were simply no longer able to give them the proper care. Sometimes, their human got sick or developed an allergy. Sometimes, they simply moved somewhere they couldn’t keep a dog. In most cases, it’s not due to neglect or abuse — they were given up due to necessity.
These dogs are perfectly healthy and well-behaved, but they’re lonely. After all, the person they loved is gone. So if you’re looking for a new friend or companion, these dogs are ready and eager to show you how much love and joy they can bring to your life.
In the cases where a dog has exhibited behavioral issues, the shelter staff will usually be upfront about this because they want the dog to go to a home and person or family who understands his needs. They want to make sure it’s a good match for all involved.
MYTH #5: Big dogs aren’t safe to have around children.
There’s no evidence that bigger dogs are any more likely to harm a child than smaller ones. In fact, big dogs are more mature and less prone to acting out, and they’re usually very sweet, gentle and often protective of their little family members. So if you have small children, there’s no need or reason to shy away from bringing home a larger dog. In fact, it might be the best decision you could make.
MYTH #6: If you want a purebred, you have to buy from a breeder.
Many people want a purebred dog, and they assume that any dog in a shelter is going to be a mix. In fact, about one in four animals in shelters across the United States are purebreds, so the assumption that there are no purebreds in shelters is simply not true.
Meanwhile, purebreds can come with problems of their own. Many purebreds can develop a variety of genetic disorders and illnesses and can have a shorter life span. And of course, a mixed breed dog or mutt can give you just as much love as a purebred.
So keep an open mind when you’re thinking about adopting a dog. The most important factor to consider is whether you and your dog are compatible. If you’re focused in on a specific breed, you might walk right by an amazing dog that would be perfect for you.
MYTH #7: You can only really bond with a dog if you raise it from a puppy.
When you bring a dog home, it won’t matter where or how she came into your life. If you show her love and affection — with a treat or two sprinkled in — she will adore you, and you’ll love her just as much. You can form a loving relationship and a special bond with a dog of any age, and once you do, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without her.
Not only are most of the common perceptions of shelter pets that prevent people from adopting them untrue, but there are numerous advantages and benefits to adopting a dog from a shelter. Go visit a shelter to see for yourself and learn about this firsthand.
Today, there are millions of dogs in shelters just waiting to be embraced by a family, so when you’re ready for a pet, open your home to one and let them bring their love and joy into your life. You’ll be glad you did.
Chem-Dry is committed to supporting shelter pet adoption. We are proud to be partnering with Best Friends Animal Society® and helping to raise funds to support their network of animal shelters across the country and further their efforts to encourage rescue pet adoption through our Cleaning for the PAWS initiative.
For more information, visit Carpet Cleaning Near Me or our friends at Carpet Cleaning Fort Worth
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