Thanks for the tips, I'll give it a try. Here's another question I'll throw at you. Is there anyway to keep Alex off our waterbed? Something about getting her feet wet and chewing on rubber really does it for her and instant sprinkler system. As of now, she's not allowed in the bedroom but it would be nice if I could go in and out of there without having to worry about stepping on her (she runs for the door because she knows it's a no-no) or chasing her out from behind the bed or (god forbid), finding her in the closet.Can something be sprayed on the carpet around the bed that will repel her but not stain the carpet? Bye for now. Tracy, Matt, and Alex [Posted in FML issue 0953]