We have wood floors with rugs and she only walks on the rugs, if she has to cross over bare wood to get to another room she cries forever then runs as fast as she can across the wood??
2006-10-24 05:05:04 · 21 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi,,, get her some doggie socks or shoes.. she is scared of slipping on the floor probably....
Good luck
2006-10-24 05:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your little baby can't get traction. A dogs foot has evolved over time to work on dirt, rocks, grass, etc., but not wood, marble, tile, etc. It's really not even normal to have a dog in the house! It's just because the poor buggers love humans that they put up with all this bullpucky. The little bugger could also have some hip trouble that makes him/her not care for the wood floor. You did not specify a certain type of dog, so I can't go into further detail there. Your dog loves you, no matter what you do or how you act. Repay the favor by making you baby as comfortable as conditions will permit.
2006-10-24 05:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs dont like wooden floors. They are slippery and the dogs feel as though they cant get a good stable grip especially if their nails are to long. If the nails are long it doesn't let the pad of the foot sit on the floor which if your dog is sensitive can cause pain because of the hard surface.
You may think the rugs are no different a feel to you as the wooden floors but to a dog it can be a different world.
2006-10-24 05:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by ZORA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how old your dog is.
My dog started being afraid of our wood floors when he got older and developed cataracts in his eyes. We just put down runners so he could get from room to room. Make sure you put skid resistant backing on them or he will freak out and really be scared to even use the rugs if he slides all over the place.
2006-10-24 05:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by gloriab61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked at the bottom of your dog's paws?
If they seem okay then your dog might have had a
terrible experience with wooden floors. Try sitting
near the floor on some carpet and hold your puppy.
Talk softly and occassionaly touch the floor. If
you keep calm and soothing the puppy might calm down. Could be the floor is too cold to the touch
for the puppy. Talk with your vet. Maybe there is
something else you could do. Good luck.
2006-10-24 05:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rifleman is right. It's like walking on the sheet of ice. I can see it by watching my dog. She has no problem walking on a wood floor but when she gets excited and tries to run, she always slips. Also my dog doesn't like to feel that coldness. I can't blame her since I wouldn't like it myself... walking on a cold slippery floor barefooted... Put some runner rugs for your dog.
2006-10-24 06:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by aurorasMOM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During Season Two, The Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel followed this:
http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/season2.html
Katrina Dogs Part 2, Major Jones and Josie
Find out what happened to the dogs abandoned during Hurricane Katrina. Is a reunion with their owners in store for any of them? Cesar Millan also meets a pushy German shepherd and a chocolate lab with a fear of floors.
Check out the Video Archive on the NGC site:
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/video/index.html
2006-10-24 05:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dog Whisperer actually did an episode on that. I know that he basically put the dog on a leash and walked the dog from room to room in a calm and in control manner. You might want to check out his website for help on that issue.
2006-10-24 05:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs are afraid of different flooring or surfaces. Give him time and he will get used to it on his own. Try changing the lighting too a bit and maybe lighting the hallway more. Lots of praise and patience will help.
2016-03-28 06:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably just has a schema about them like maybe she thinks it's quick sand and she is going to sink if she steps on it and consider getting carpet or you should make a pathway of rugs to each room so she doesn't have to walk of the wood
2006-10-24 05:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by lazgurl2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww how cute! I dont think I've ever heard of a dog, scared to walk on wood floors.
try little socks or shoes for doggies
2006-10-24 05:08:09 · answer #11 · answered by Your_Star 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋