My dog slipped on wood floors and is now scared. What can I do?

Question

We have slick wooden floors in the house. My dog was following me into the playroom which is by my bedroom. I was quite a ways ahead of her so I couldn’t see her. I heard her paws start slipping (which she’s done before) and then stop. I came back to look at her and she wasn’t in the playroom anymore. She went back to my bedroom. (my bedroom has carpet) Now she’s whimpering and keeps looking at the floor. She won’t come for a treat or anything. Help please!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 64 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

There is a product (it used to be called Tacky Paws but the name may have changed) which you can spray on Ginger's feet to make them a bit sticky so the wooden floors won't feel so slippery to her. I'm not sure if it leaves tracks on wood floors because it is mostly used in the show ring so the dogs won't lose their footing. You can try it--it will definitely give her more traction. To get her back into the playroom, start putting her food bowl just inside the room so she can eat with her feet still on carpet. Gradually move the bowl farther inside (this may take days or even weeks) until she has to step onto the slippery floor to eat. If she does not eat after 15 minutes, pick up the bowl and offer nothing else to eat until her next mealtime, when you will repeat the proess. Put the bowl down where she was last comfortable and try moving it all the way into the room again. In time she will realize that, if she is going to get her dinner, she will have to go into the playroom. Remember that you are not starving her. This is a battle of wills, because the food is there, every day. She is choosing not to eat. When she realizes that there is no other option, she'll go into the family room and eat. If amazon does not have the spray product, you can go to Cherrybrook.com Good luck with this!

My dog slipped on wood floors and is now scared. What can I do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

How do I safely fix my dog or cat's painful hangnail at home?

How to keep a pet mom and her newborn babies warm and calm?

My hamster is suddenly bloated, angry, and biting. What should I do?

Why is my 5-week-old chick struggling to walk with splayed legs?

Share