What Type of Flooring Is Best When You Have A Dog?

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The best flooring for your home when you have a dog
can depend on so many things.

What are you most concerned with? The scratching? The dirt build-up? Your comfort and the comfort of your dog?

Take a look at some of the pros & cons of different floor types for dog owners. Which type of flooring do you have in your home?

1. Laminated Floors
Pros - Resist scratches well
Cons - Hard, slippery & uncomfortable for doggy

2. Solid Wood or Bamboo
Pros - Durable
Cons - Isn't as scratch or stain resistant as stone or tile, hard & uncomfortable

3. Ceramic Tile & Stone
Pros - Extremely resistant to scratching and damage from accidents, easy to clean
Cons - Hard & uncomfortable

4. Carpet
Pros - Most comfortable for pets
Cons - Stain easily, may get caught in claws, may be allergic to fibers, have to constantly vacuum