Q: Spray your Christmas tree with a cat repellant spray that you can purchase at your local pet supply store. This will deter your kitty without leaving a noticeable odor to human noses. Or, you might try a citrus spray, as cats are repelled by citrus odor too. Apple cider vinegar can also be sprayed as a cat repellant. If it's a plastic tree, a small amount of Citronella oil shaken into a bottle of water and misted on to the tree makes it smell unpleasant to the cat, but fresh and citrus-like to you. Spray some pine cones with Citronella and pile them around the base of the tree. Cats do not walk on pine cones! Pine cones also have the same effect in the base of your houseplants. You could also place orange peels under the tree to make your cat less likely to go near it. Cats also dislike the smell of rotten apples, but then you probably won't like that smell much either! Try spraying your tree with a little orange juice. Cats hate the smell of citrus, so orange juice can act as a deterrent. Slices of orange can also be used for decoration. Be sure to tape down excess wire and to make it too hard for the cat to reach the power point or where the cords join. Do not leave any wires dangling wrap wire around the base of the tree rather than having it dangling anywhere. It can also be helpful to cover exposed wires in wire covers or piping to prevent the cat from chewing them. Cords can also be coated with cat repellant sprays. Just be careful not to spray too much liquid on the electrical cords a light misting will do. Plug the tree lights into a short indoor extension cord and tape the plug into the socket with electrical tape. Simply unplug the lights from the extension cord to turn them off. Consider using cords that shut off if damaged. Always turn off Christmas tree lights when there is no responsible adult in the room to keep an eye on them. Place toys the kitty likes in the same room as the tree and place his/her scratching post reasonably near to the tree. These are the cat's things and encourage the cat to use them rather than hang around the tree. Burn your cat's extra energy by engaging in playtime. This will leave the cat with less energy to attack the tree. Keep all of the cat's water, food, and beds in a different room. This will make the cat less tempted by the tree.
A: Use repellant sprays. Be careful with electrical wires and lighting. Distract your cat.

Q: It should be as close to the bottom of the barrel as possible, with the stand leaving you enough room to fill a bucket under it. Use an electric drill. A 3/4th inch hole should be right to fit most hose-compatible spigots. But pick your spigot before you decide what size hole to make. A common hose bib type spigot can be used, either in 1/2 (1.27 cm) or 3/4 inch (1.9 cm). Teflon tape is a good choice to make sure your spigot is watertight on the threads. Screw your spigot into your hole and secure it to the barrel with a properly sized washer. Use a plumbers putty for sealant between the barrel and spigot.Then seal over the edges around the spigot with waterproof sealant.
A: Drill a hole for the spigot. Wrap tape around the upper threads of the spigot. Insert the spigot onto the barrel and seal around it.

Q: Unlike puppies who just don't know how to ask to go outside when they need to go, an adult dog may have much more complicated reasons for why it eliminates inside the house. If you have recently adopted an adult dog or you want to retrain your adult dog, you should first take some time to consider the reason(s) why your dog may be eliminating inside your home. Taking time to figure out what is going on with your dog will help you to decide on the best course of action. Before you try to housebreak your adult dog, you should take him to the veterinarian to have a check-up. Some adult dogs begin to have problems with elimination due to medical issues. Your veterinarian can assess your dog to see if a medical condition is causing him to urinate or defecate inside the house. Common medical conditions that may lead to problems with your dog eliminating in the house include: Changes in your dog's diet Gastrointestinal issues Urinary tract infection Bladder stones Post-spaying hormone issues in female dogs Medications Arthritis Age related cognitive dysfunction Some dogs develop problems with eliminating inside the house because a beloved family member has left the home or because someone has been added to the home. Consider the recent departures and arrivals in your family to determine if this may be the cause of your dog's elimination problems. Did one of your children recently go off to college? Or did you recently get a new puppy? If a recent change is the cause of your dog's elimination problems, it may take time for your dog to get used to the new family situation. Be patient and do things to let your dog know hat he is still valued and loved despite the changes. Play with him, give him praise, toys, and treats to help him feel more secure. Some dogs develop fear or anxiety about going outside and may begin eliminating in the house as a result. If your dog seems reluctant to go outside, there may be something about the experience that is frightening to him. Try to determine what is causing your dog's reluctance to eliminate outside. For example, if your dog is frightened by the sound of passing cars, he may end up not eliminating enough or at all when you take him out for a walk. Some dogs don't like to go outside because they have developed a preference for a certain type of surface. Common surface preferences include carpet, concrete, and furniture. Identifying your dog's surface preference may be necessary in order to retrain him to go to the bathroom outside. Pay attention to where your dog goes to the bathroom most often. Does he prefer to go on the carpet, on the tile floor, on a pile of laundry, or somewhere else? Can you think of any reason why he might prefer that spot over going outside? A surface preference may be related to the dog's previous environment. For example, a dog that spent the last few years living in an environment where he was seldom let outside may have developed a surface preference for carpet. Or, a dog that was raised in a laboratory may have a surface preference for concrete.
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Be aware that there are many reasons why adult dogs may eliminate inside the house. Take your dog to a veterinarian to rule out medical issues. Consider recent subtractions and/or additions your home. Determine if fear or anxiety may be causing your dog's problems. Identify any surface preferences that your dog has.