Most pet owner know, when it comes to taking care of our furry family member, there's a lot of work to be done, especially when you walk into a room and find that your pup has had an accident in the middle of the floor.

Dog urine and poop in particular can cause some nasty stains and odors, so it's critical to take care of it as quickly and thoroughly as possible. There is hardly anything worse than walking into someone's home and it smells like a pig stye. I don't want anyone walking into my home and having to put up with that dung - nor do I want it for myself. And I certainly don't want to walk on where my dog has left their excretion.

In this blog you will learn how to get rid of your dogs stubborn stains and ill-smelling odors for good!

Why Is My Pup Urinating in the House?

There are a variety of reasons why your dog may be urinating indoors, and it's important to find the cause so that you can address the issue.

Some possible reasons are:

• Your dog is not fully house trained yet and needs more time to learn

• Dogs may urinate when they're excited, shy, anxious, or scared.

• Dogs may urinate to mark their territory, especially if they feel their territory has been invaded.

• Scents and odors from other pets in a new home may stimulate urine marking.

• They have a medical condition that's causing them to urinate more frequently or involuntarily.

If your dog is urinating in the house, take them to the vet so that they can rule out any medical conditions. Once a medical condition is ruled out, you can start addressing the issue.

House Training Your Dog

The best way to deal with dog urine, poop stains, and odors is to prevent it from happening at the outset.

Here are some tips for preventing accidents:

1. If you're dog isn't house trained, now is the time to do exactly that. You can hire a dog trainer, or train them yourself. The American Human Society has Housetraining Puppies & Dogs that will help you with this journey.

2. Make sure your dog is house trained before leaving them alone in the house

3. Take your dog outside every 2 hours and after they eat so they can relieve themselves. Do this before you go to bed at night and the first thing in the morning when you get up.

4. Lead your pup outside with a treat, such as a couple small pieces of boiled chicken, and when he/she goes potty reward them with a "Good boy" or "Good girl", and that treat. They love praises, in fact, when I say "good boy or good girl" when one of my pups relieves themselves, the other one immediately goes also.

When Peaches gets her treat and praise, she'll squat down again (even if she can't go) then comes back to get some more. What a stinker. Now I know that ole trick and I don't go for it. 😀

If you know that your dog is accident prone, confine them to a spacious area where the floors are easy to clean. Or get them a doggie play pen, one they have room to exercise and play in. Just don't keep them in there too long.

Listen to your dog, they will tell you when they need to go out. Some dogs won't bark, however, if they start sniffing around, circling in one spot, pacing, become restless, staring at the door, grunting, or a low "grrrr", that's usually a good sign that they need to go out.

Some Dogs Are Hard To House Train

Some dogs are easier to train than others. Older dogs who haven't been house trained can be frustrating, and it can take a while. So you'll need patience. You may have to crate train them. But with consitency, it can be done, so don't give up.

Chihuahuas are one of the hardest dogs to train, which requires extra patience and consistent training to successfully house train them. Chester (a Goldenchi) and Lil Guy (a full blooded Chihuahua) were older dogs when we adopted them, and they were very hard to train, in fact we had to pay a trainer to help us. They flunked the test, but I didn't give up. Chester is pretty much house trained now, but he still has an accident now and then. Lil Guy went over rainbow bridge before he was fully trained.

The Most Effective Urine, Poop, Stains & Order Treatment

Baking soda and vinegar will be your new best friends. Your house will never smell like pet odors again if you keep these two buddies on hand! And those stains, it's amazing how well it will leave your carpet clean and fresh. No smell. No pet odors, no chemical cleaning product odors, no nothing. Those pet odors will disappear - it's like a breath of fresh air.

Here's the recipe:

1. Start with a paper towel and absorb as much of the urine up as you can. If it's poop, wipe until there is hardly a stain on the towel.

2. Next, pour some white vinegar into a cup (I use a measuring cup with a spout). Pour the vinegar slowly all over the stain, then repeat with baking powder. You will literally see the spot bubbling up, along with all the waste.

3. Put a small towel or Microfiber cloth over the spot and leave it there for a few hours. When the time is up, gather all the waste into the towel and get ready for the next step.

4. Mix two tsp laundry detergent or Dawn dish soap with 2 tsp. white vinegar and a some warm water. Using a clean, white cloth scrub the spot completely with this solution. Then with cold water, blot and dry to remove the solution.

5. Now vacuum it all up, and breath in the fresh, odor-free air.

This solution will also eliminate dog and cat vomit and cat hair ball stains.

Conclusion:

If you have a dog, accidents are inevitable. But that doesn't mean you have to live with the stains and odors. By following the tips above, you can get rid of those tough stains and smells and keep your home clean and fresh.

Remember, if your pups urination and defecation is a regular problem, consult your veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues. There could be various reasons why your dog is having accidents. So, it's important to get to the bottom of the problem so you can resolve the issue and prevent future accidents.