Stair Safety

It might be funny in a movie watching a dog slide across waxed wood floors, but in reality a dog can break a hip or a leg if they fall. If you have wood floors, protect your floor and your dog. Buy dog socks with RUBBER pads. Your dog might not like them but it's worth a try. Your floor won't have as many nail marks from skidding. Another suggestion: If you have wood stairs, don't wax or over wax them. Also, think about installing a carpet runner on it. While visiting someone I saw two dogs, as well a child in socks, slip on slippery wood stairs. Tile stairs are dangerous, too. Teach your child to be careful on stairs. No rough housing on stairs!