Hi! I'm wondering where i can find a roll of really big plastic to cover carpet... I'll be moving into a small bachelor place soon but im also getting an untrained puppy... mistakes happen.. cleaning carpet is no fun... so im thinking i want to get a huge roll of plastic to cover the living room with. I am unconcerned with how it looks because it will be much less of a hassle if the little guy has an accident!!I was thinking maybe somewhere like Home Depot? Is there are certain name for something like this? i cant go on the website and search really big sheet of plastic lolthanks for any help or other advice
Home Depot sells rolls of clear vinyl in various thicknesses. They are 10 feet wide and 25' to 100' long. The recognized trade name is Visqueen -- most of the salesmen will know what you mean. The rolls come in a handy box where the sheet is folded in quarters. Last time I bought a roll it was under $20. Get the heaviest weight so the pups claws don't tear it and get some heavy duty tape to tape the sheets together and around the edge. Meawhile, you should make a real effort to train the puppy so this is a temporary set up. An untrained dog is an unhappy dog and makes an unhappy owner. When you are not at home, he should be in a crate or cage. This is not cruel, puppies are kept in the den for most of the time by their mothers in a natural setting. Your veterinarian or local pet supply store can help you out with training tips and supplies to get this done. I have heard that the doggy doo mats really work -- they are like a tray with an astro-turf like grass on them and a disposable scent pad that causes the dog to go on that when he is indoors. It would be a good investment, too.
Walmart has plastic drop sheets for covering carpets and floors. They usually will cover an average size room.
c_kayak has the right idea. On both counts. Crate training is highly recommended by vets and dog trainers. It is a humane way to train your puppy and as long as it's never used for punishment the pup will learn to view it as his/her safe place. My dog is 10 y/o and still sleeps in his crate. By choice of course, the door was removed when he was 2. I don't mean to stray off topic but this is really the best idea. It would not be too hard for the puppy to accidentally get caught up in the plastic and suffocate.
