-> From: Pamela Greene <[log in to unmask]> -> And yes, I have a problem I'd like advice on, too. Just recently, Pix has -> begun digging at the carpeting at the base of a sliding closet door, scratching -> it nearly to bits. We tried opening the closet door so she could go in and -> explore (after 'proofing it, of course), but since it's a sliding door there's -> still a whole area she can't get under. Any suggestions on how to stop this -> habit before out landlord has a fit? Bitter Apple hasn't done much. Have you tried consistent discipline? It's amazing what some hard nose thumps and yelling "no" will do. We've trained our ferrets to leave the couch alone that way. to: Todd Cromwell & Karl Meyer well, the blanket and clorox theories are one-for-one. i cleaned out their room this morning, cloroxed the corner that should be empty, and after it dried, i wadded up a couple of rugs and stuffed them back there. after i had placed the ferrets back in their room, THEY BOTH WENT TO THE RIGHT PLACE!! i can hardly believe it. of course, this little dance may be too soon. i'll keep you posted. thanks, guys. i owe you one. ____________________________________________________________ \ \ > James P. Garriss, Jr. Hardware Design Engineer < _ \ \ __ > Home: (804) 974-5549 GE Fanuc: (804) 978-5766 < \__\ \__\ > Internet Address: [log in to unmask] < [Posted in FML issue 0610]