Originally Posted by k9dancer

I can tell you how to do it, but it takes some work. Most people are not willing to do what it takes. If you are willing...

Put the dog on a leash and attach the leash to your waist. Do not let the dog out of your sight. When you need to do something and cannot have the dog tied to you, then put him in a kennel/crate. Take him outside after every meal and whenever you think he's acting like he needs to go. Absolutely do not give him the run of the house. Let him sleep in his crate at night. Get up and take him out during the night if you have to. Then put him back in the crate. Take him out first thing in the morning. Give him all his meals and treats in the crate and only in the crate. He can only be either tied to your waist, in his crate, or in a fenced exercise area that will not allow him access to the house. Do this for a month, and when you do allow him off leash for the first time in the house, make sure he is only in a room you can monitor. Do not give him full run of the house until he is totally trustworthy. This may be later rather than sooner. If he starts to hike his leg again in the house, take him outside; then tie him to your waist again.

I recognize that this is a lot of bother. Just because it works does not mean it is easy. If he is older, it will take longer to correct because he has a history of bad habits.

Do not yell at or spank your dog. Do not rub his nose in his eliminations. These are counter-productive. Do praise your dog when he eliminates in the proper place.

BTW, I've been training dogs over 16 years.

Originally Posted by thepolyparrot

Stephanie, I just might try this. He's a wonderful little dog in everything but this. Thanks a million for taking the time to write this out.

The dogs are mostly confined to the area of the house where the floor is mop-able, and my fabrics and projects are all in plastic tubs and totes, so I don't have to deal with that, but if I've got a quilt that I'm putting the binding on, it might be on or near my tv chair for a few days and I've caught him with that interested look a few times. :?

I tell him NO and take him outside right away every time I see "that look," but it's hard to catch 'em in the act. I guess that's why you leash them to yourself. :) Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Lady Shivesa

So I was super excited today when DH bought me a plastic storage set to put all my fabric in. Up until this point, my growing stash has been in plastic bags on the couch and floor in our dining room.

So I was very frustrated and a little annoyed when I found that the cat (who needs to be spayed) has apparently 'sprayed' on some of my lovely fabric! :( :cry: It smells absolutely horrible - so I thought I'd ask what's the best way to wash them? I've NEVER washed my fabric before and attempted to wash two pieces in the sink, but they don't dry very well and I think that will be a very painstaking method if it even works.

Any suggestions?