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Manufacturing companies have started producing special products that are meant to be applied to a dog's paw pads to increase traction.
PawFriction
Paw Grip
None of my dogs have ever had a slipping problem, but I keep them lean and fit. They are in athletic shape and strong enough to control what their feet are doing.
For the elderly and uncoordinated, I suggest area rugs placed in the skid pattern that have a non-skid backing. Or there is a special two sided tape for holding area rugs in place.
If it is just a question of getting accustomed to the flooring, there is product made for show dogs that is rubbed on the bottom of the feet to make the feet slightly sticky so they won't slide. I don't remember what it is called, but it will be available on show dog equipment web sites like 3C's or even on Pet Edge.
Not OP, but I've had this issue with my dogs - especially the one who's almost 17 and arthritic. Area rugs are really the easiest solution. Kind of a shame, since my house has gorgeous wood floors! But I'd rather keep the critters safe, and me too since I'm getting older.
And despite what oregonwoodsmoke seems to think, even "fit and lean" dogs can struggle with slippery floors. My younger dog (2ish year-old husky) is very healthy, almost TOO lean according to the vet, and he's had a few slips which caused him to become nervous. So even when he can manage hardwoods, he gets a little squirrely on them sometimes.
Not OP, but I've had this issue with my dogs - especially the one who's almost 17 and arthritic. Area rugs are really the easiest solution. Kind of a shame, since my house has gorgeous wood floors! But I'd rather keep the critters safe, and me too since I'm getting older.
And despite what oregonwoodsmoke seems to think, even "fit and lean" dogs can struggle with slippery floors. My younger dog is very healthy, almost TOO lean according to the vet, and he's had a few slips which caused him to become nervous. So even when he can manage hardwoods, he gets a little squirrely on them sometimes.
When we had a dog spiraling down into degenerative myelopathy, she would slip and fall IMMEDIATELY after stepping off any rug. It was heartbreaking (and it was an eye opener as to how difficult slippery floors are for dogs). We ended up creating paths for her all over the house with rugs and LOTS of yoga mats (available for not too much money online). Those worked very well, and we've kept the 6' square ones for the day -- I hope far away -- when our current dog starts slipping.
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