Rubber Flooring for Dog Training

Dogs are creatures that have a habit of running around, jumping and doing their business wherever they can. If you want to protect or train you dog in your own home, or if you run a doggy daycare, you may wish to install rubber flooring for a number of reasons.

  1. Benefits

    • When you get a new puppy, they often aren't already housebroken, so they will do their business whenever they're ready. Rubber flooring makes it easier to wipe up the mess when you're training the dog to go outside. Additionally, rubber flooring has the benefit of protecting your dog from shock absorption when it jumps up and lands hard on the floor.

    Other Benefits to Training

    • You can use rubber flooring to train your dog in other ways besides housebreaking. For example, a dog that doesn't want to stay in the bathtub during bathing may be more willing to sit still if it can sit on a rubber mat. Additionally, laying a rubber mat inside of a dog crate may make him more willing to lie down inside calmly instead of whining to get out.

    Types of Rubber Flooring

    • Rubber flooring generally come in two types. Tiles are the first type of flooring while long rolls are the other type. Additionally, the materials that make up rubber flooring differ than the rubber used to make up other things, such as the tires on your car. Instead, flooring for the home is typically made up of natural rubber and recycled rubber, allowing you to lay the rubber down without fear of any odor.

    Installing Rubber Flooring

    • Depending on the type of rubber flooring you choose to lay in your home, you have one of two ways you can install it. For example, you can easily place the tiles onto the floor, ensuring that they remain adjacent to one other. Installing rolls requires some form of adhesive to ensure that they don't shift. Use either double-sided tape or a strong glue for best results.