We recently adopted a rattie from the Atlanta Humane society..he is WONDERFUL...except he won't stop pottying on the carpet..pillows on the floor...and the fake plats! Not only that but he is like a little scavenger..if you drop something he eats it..when we are outside he has to taste/eat everything!!! Is this normal?? Its  soo fustrating to have a great..loving...loyal dog but he sooo bad!!! He also eats my shoes? We need help! Any suggestions besides the dog whisper?

First i wanted to say welcome to the forum~

Since you just recently adopted your rattie from the shelter... you have to treat it like a puppy all over again till you can trust him loose. 

My dog , Indy, still has accidents in the house.... (he was at the shelter for 2 months before I got him) but sometimes i use a diaper which is called a bellyband....    that seemed to help some.... but I haven't made that fully commitment yet, but will do this week. 

another thing to think of.... since he likes to go potty on soft things.... You might want to get him check for urinary tract infection...   dogs do that, because it hurts, and try to go on soft items...

it could be several things....  just gotta pinpoint the problem and yu will be able to resolve this issue....

or you can keep him on a leash in the house with you.... so that would give him less freedom to roam around the house and you can keep a close eye on him... 

hope this helps.