My dog peed on the wood floor, how do I get rid of the smell?

An enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle is the best for removing urine. It works by breaking down the actual urine particles to help remove smell and reduce staining. You can then use another cleaner as needed. Be sure to test any spots first with the enzymatic cleaner to make sure it doesn't harm what you are cleaning. Clothing and other loose fabrics can also be washed.

House training can be very frustrating. It is possible that Roxie is continuing to urinate and defecate in that one spot because there is still a smell there. Using an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle will help to remove the odor-causing compounds and make it less likely that Roxie will use that spot to potty. It is also important that you block Roxy's access to this area for a while. When having problems house training I recommend that owners set a timer and take the dog out every hour during waking hours. Each time you go outside and Roxy pees or poops praise her lavishly with words or with a yummy treat. When you are not home confined her to a crate or small room. The crate should only be big enough for Roxy to stand up and turn around. A crate that is any bigger will allow room for Roxy to pee or poop and move away from it making it more likely that she will go to the bathroom in the crate. If you are still having house training issues even after implementing these suggestions I would recommend that you have Roxy seen by your veterinarian as she may have a medical condition.

I think it's unlikely that the wood ingestion and the inappropriate urination are related. Remember, these are two separate systems - urinary and digestive - we're talking about, so I can't readily put together a good reason as to why ingesting wood would lead to peeing in the house. However, I'd likely have a lot more questions for you regarding how Finn is doing overall. My first and foremost concern would be that the wood has caused an intestinal blockage, and I'd want to know if there is also vomiting and/or decreased appetite going on. If so, you should know that this is an emergency situation and Finn needs to be seen right away in order to rule out a blockage. If the incident with urinating in the house was a one time thing, and he's well otherwise, it may just be that at his young age he's forgetting his house-breaking training, and you can monitor the situation.

Check to make sure she is not urinating outside of her cat box. If she is, have her examined by the veterinarian to check for a bladder infection. You can often find many good products to clean carpets and other areas online or in pet stores. Natures miracle is one with a good reputation. There are also special kinds of cat litter’s that help decrease odor. The crystal type cat litter tends to be one of the best. Lastly, you may consider changing her diet to a low residue cat food. Royal Canin is one of those diets and cats who consume this diet tend to produce less stool and less odor. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

It is not uncommon for puppies to identify boundaries which are different to what we would like, preventing access to this room unless he is closely supervised and on a leash until he no longer looks to use this as a toilet area may help

There is a product (it used to be called Tacky Paws but the name may have changed) which you can spray on Ginger's feet to make them a bit sticky so the wooden floors won't feel so slippery to her. I'm not sure if it leaves tracks on wood floors because it is mostly used in the show ring so the dogs won't lose their footing. You can try it--it will definitely give her more traction. To get her back into the playroom, start putting her food bowl just inside the room so she can eat with her feet still on carpet. Gradually move the bowl farther inside (this may take days or even weeks) until she has to step onto the slippery floor to eat. If she does not eat after 15 minutes, pick up the bowl and offer nothing else to eat until her next mealtime, when you will repeat the proess. Put the bowl down where she was last comfortable and try moving it all the way into the room again. In time she will realize that, if she is going to get her dinner, she will have to go into the playroom. Remember that you are not starving her. This is a battle of wills, because the food is there, every day. She is choosing not to eat. When she realizes that there is no other option, she'll go into the family room and eat. If amazon does not have the spray product, you can go to Cherrybrook.com Good luck with this!

He could have an infection causing the problem. A vet can test a urine sample to look for infection and other abnormalities. Besides, encouraging him to drink water to try and keep his urine more dilute, there really isn't much you can do at home without veterinary care. If he has an infection than he will need an antibiotic.