Puppy exercise pen that doesn't slide on hardwood floors Can anyone recommend an exercise pen for a dachshund puppy that doesn't slide on hardwood floors? The pen that I currently have slides on the floors so easily that the puppy ends up pushing it out into the middle of the room (as a result, everything inside the pen gets pushed around, including any potty accidents!) Puppy exercise pen that doesn't slide on hardwood floors Can anyone recommend an exercise pen for a dachshund puppy that doesn't slide on hardwood floors? The pen that I currently have... » Read More Puppy exercise pen that doesn't slide on hardwood floors Can anyone recommend an exercise pen for a dachshund puppy that doesn't slide on hardwood floors? The pen that I currently have slides on the floors so easily that the puppy ends up pushing it out into the middle of the room (as a result, everything inside the pen gets pushed around, including any potty accidents!) « Show Less
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A plastic jug filled with cat litter make good "bricks" to hold things in place. Depending on how much your dog tends to chew things you might consider small pieces of rubber or plastic hose just big enough to go around bottom wire, cut short pieces, slit lengthwise and slide them on the bottom wires. The hose wraps spaced around the bottom is all that touches floor. Provides some drag to dog moving it too.
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I would suggest using the pen you have, but stabilizing it AND protecting the hardwood floor from "accidents" & scratches with some latex-backed carpeting made for relining auto trunks. It is 54" wide & sold by the foot or yard, non-fraying. If that's not stable enough, add some bricks inside & out of the pen to keep it in place.
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Not that I could notice. This pad doesn't stay put very well. Every time I walk by it moves. You might want to try something else. I now use it for a pad under the puppy food.
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The bottom has a soft, black rubber material that will allow it to stay in one place unless your puppy dog moves it. Hope this helps.
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I do not use it on wood floors, but I believe it would slide because of the fabric bottom. However, I think that could be easily solved by putting a small throw rug (the type with a nonslip bottom) or a piece of nonslip rug pad. This ramp is terrific for my old Yorkie. It took her a couple of days to get used to it, but since then she uses it all the time. I highly recommend it.
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Dont know about hardwood floors, but stuff did not work for me, the dog still pees in same place after using many times.
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The pen will spring back, it's very flexible. For instance, I lean over it to clean the litter box (the side I lean on flexes but springs right back). I think it all boils down to the play action of the dogs. I don't think the one on the outside would like the flexing if they jumped up against it, but it would spring back if they did. Imo, I think it could be calming for the dog inside, especially if you put the pen in a corner whereas the outside dog would not be circling it in its' entirety. I have mine against a wall, so my pet is only facing out to the room, not needing to circle to watch is happening. A small bed and a little bowel of treats turns my pen into a condo of relaxation for my pet. If you buy it, I would suggest using it before your visit so your pooch knows what it is you're presenting ( a treat/bed condo). What is amazing for my pet, they associate the treat/bed and look to me to put them in it. And that's a cat! Best of luck.
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These pens are not flimsy and can be used inside as well as outside. However, but you will not be able to secure it with the rods provided unless you can put the pen onto some kind of base that you can put holes in so you don't damage your floor. We do not have a base so we put the rods across the sections and twist tie them to secure the pen and this works well inside for our pugs. I am not sure how big and playful your Goldendoodles are so I am not sure what the best securing method would be for you. I really like Precision pens myself and plan to add more to the 3 sets I have already.
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No, it is not the same product (of which I have two and was trying to find). The product you are looking at is foam and completely solid with a removable cover (actually two covers were sent). I have the newer steps on a wooden floor and it slips a bit when my Yorkies use it (perhaps a non-slip pad underneath would solve this problem). However, even my 3.8 pound Yorkie is able to use it to get up to the bed. I hope this is helpful.
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I have a 6 lb small pom and she can jump pretty good. Depends on the height of the dog. I figure that I would be able to keep a med size dog in it. Puppys are pretty active, I don't think that you would be able to keep it in this pen once your puppy started growning, I would say that a rottweiler would not be able to stay in this item as it grew.
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Don't get me wrong...it worked beautifully for about a month or so until my dachshund pulled the floor up off of the velcro and your puppies may not figure out the velcro floor right away or at all...I would put a large blanket in it to keep their attention from the floor because you really can't tell it's removable. It was great to use indoors and out..and we are keeping it for future use with new puppies..Thanks
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Depending on your pup, you shouldn't have a problem. I have 3 (!) RASCALS and have had not one problem training my pups...and they are yorkies. When they do go outside, they automatically go potty on the grass. You can try using the grate outside but, most likely, won't need it.
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I had trouble with mine moving a little on our wood floors It didnt seem to bother my dogs but it annoyed me I bought the large memory foam bath mats and placed them under my ramps and it keeps them from moving I have 12 dogs so believe me when I say these ramps have been well tested at our house I think they are wonderful I bought replacement covers so when they need washed i have another set of covers to put on so the dogs are never without their ramps
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We have all wood floors & have used Nature's Miracle w no problem while training our now 5-mo-old puppy! Wipe up the "accident", Spray it on the floor & let it sit just a few minutes then wipe dry. Nice fresh scent & absolutely no odor or stain on wood. We used it like crazy for 1st few weeks, then less & less-- thankfully puppy is trained now (even rings a bell to go outside--highly recommend that), only occasional "oops" when super-excited, for instance. Good luck & enjoy that pup, even the potty training stage; they grow up even faster than kids do! :)
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There isn't anything on it but there are attractants that you can purchase, if you need them. What I did was put the pad in the place where my pup tended go potty in the house to create a "win" situation for him, then I praised and treated when he went potty on the pad. He was told "no" and did not get a treat if he went elsewhere. This helped him learned the pads are okay to pee on when in the house pretty quickly.
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You could use it indoors but, I wouldn't recommend it. I use mine strictly outdoors and for indoor I bought the IRIS Plastic Exercise/Containment Pet Pen,8 Panels, I love it. Easy to use and configure, store away and doesn't scratch up my hardwood floors. I bought both on Amazon.
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Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross...... » Read More Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) « Show Less
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There are no treads to speak of - the steps are covered with a thin carpeting. I have a 32 lb dog that negotiates them no problem, no slipping at all on the steps. The only thing I would recommend is if your floors are wood, you need to get some rubber adhesive feet to put on the bottom of the legs and steps. Its smooth so if you have wood on wood they whole thing will move as the dog goes up and down. If you have carpeting you're fine as is. If not, a couple of bucks at your local hardware store will stop the sliding.