09/06/2026
🛠️ ASK MIKE: What’s the best flooring if you have dogs?
I get this question all the time.
And here’s the first thing I tell people:
There is no such thing as a dog-proof floor.
If somebody tells you there is, I’d be skeptical.
For a home with dogs, I’m looking at:
🐾 Scratch resistance — especially with bigger, active dogs.
💧 Water resistance — accidents and spilled water bowls happen.
🧹 Easy cleanup — because muddy paws are part of owning a dog.
👣 Traction — some floors can be pretty slick for older dogs.
But here’s the important part:
I wouldn’t automatically tell every dog owner to buy LVP.
Depending on your dogs, your house and where the flooring is going, a good laminate may actually be the better choice.
That’s why I ask about your family before I start showing you flooring.
The best floor isn’t necessarily the one with the biggest warranty or the highest price.
It’s the one that fits the way you actually live.
Have a flooring question?
👇 ASK MIKE in the comments.
I’ll give you the same answer I’d give you standing in our showroom—even if that answer doesn’t result in a sale.
— Mike Owner, Raider Flooring
