[Skitlett]

My senior dog is having a rough time standing up because of our when floors. The puppy is having a hard time learning certain tricks like sit pretty.

Where is a good place to buy area rugs? Are ruggables any good? Are there certain material better for dogs?

Please move if the section is inappropriate for the inquiry. Thanks!

 

[Lillith]

I like to buy rugs from Target, Costco, Home Goods, etc. They're cheap enough that if something really disgusting that I can't get out of it stains it I can just replace it, but sturdy enough to stand up to dog traffic.I bought one from Target that I've had for at least six years now with only one small stain that I can't seem to get out.

Really anything low pile and within your price range will work. Avoid shag type rugs or anything that is difficult to vacuum.

 

[DaySleepers]

You can also get relatively cheap rubber rug pads to go under any area rug to keep it from slipping and bunching! Sometimes this isn't feasible if you have a dog who discovers they can flip up the rug and chew/rip the pad, but there are ones that will stick to the underside of the rug that might work better in this scenario (haven't tried them, but considering it).

If you don't care about looks that much, rubber runner mats meant for workshops, offices, professional kitchens, etc. can be quite inexpensive compared to a lot of rugs and a really solid, durable, easy to clean option. I'm looking to get something along those lines myself for inside the front door, so the dogs have enough traction when they greet us to avoid hurting themselves (or each other).

I've also used foam puzzle mats as flooring when I had my puppy pen set up for my youngest. Worked well so long as he couldn't reach any of the exposed edges to chew on, and not that expensive, but they are prone to sliding unless you have them wedged into a space.