Dog ownership is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. It doesn’t matter the size, breed, or number of dogs you have (more than 2 is quite a handful); they can be a lot of fun and give you a lot of love and affection. It’s been clinically proven that our pets play an active role in reducing our blood pressure.
However, regardless of the weather, they need a good walk at least 2 or 3 times a day. This means that you and the dog must go out in all winds and conditions if you are so inclined to do so. Dogs don’t seem to mind the weather but will not want to be out for too long. They will happily put up with all manner of mud and filth on their legs and paws and when they get home, there is only one place where that will end up, namely on your floor.
This is where you will need 12mm laminated wood flooring, such as that from https://www.irwintiles.ie/wooden-flooring/laminate-flooring/12mm-laminate. You need to have it in the hallway, at the very least. It means that when the dog or dogs come, they can be washed and blow-dried, and the floor can be wiped clean afterwards. With a laminate floor, you can get years and years of life out of the floor. It’s unlikely that the carpet would fare as well.
Roger Walker