Is it rude to suggest using pee-pads to a client?
Hi, there! I am currently staying at a client's house for the first time and it's apparent to me that their dog is going potty on the carpet. (And probably apparent to them as well because there's pee stains front and center in the living room, right when you walk in the front door. Hard to miss.) Also, it seems that the upstairs hallway is his potty area of choice- the carpet is stained yellow, has a slight smell, and is crunchy to walk on from lack of cleaning. Ick. Their dog is a 15 year-old Shih Tzu who is obviously getting older. As he ages his bladder will be able to hold less and less, I'm sure he's already at this point. Since he's an elderly dog, do you think it's rude to suggest using pee pads to the owners in order to save their carpet? I want it to seem helpful, not rude or embarrassing.
Thanks!!
Edit- wanted to clarify that he only went potty when I left the house for a few hours. While I'm here he has plenty of potty breaks and has no issues, but I know that may not be possible for the client to do. The use of pee pads will help when they're not home.
No I don't think it's Rude. But just be mindful that, "It's Not What you Say, it's How you Say it". So you can Present this concern to the Owners as a Suggestion, an Alternative, or a Solution for the dog preventing "Accidents" within the home while they're away or him not having much access outsid
I would also ask them if they've heard of belly bands. You use maxi pads (or Poise pads) and it wraps around their body. My sister uses them for her papillons and they work great!