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Originally Posted by Yorkieville200  Do you think the bottom would tear on concrete? I read that it is vinyl, and I was thinking of getting one to use at our campsite when we take the girls to the Dunes in our travel trailer. How do you think the bottom would hold up on grass? I think it would also be nice to set up in the shade on the grass when we go to the doggie beach.
My tiny Kia likes to 'dig' and make her nest, do you think she would tear the vinyl bottom?
Sorry for all the questions, I just hate to spend the money if it won't hold up for this kind of use.
I like the fact that it is so lightweight. As it is, we carry so much along to the doggie beach for them. 
Thanks.
Sheila |
No problem with all the q's. In this economy we don't want to spend money where it's not needed. I don't know that I'd put it on concrete. Simply because I would think it very uncomfortble for the dog. It is vinyl in the bottom but not super thick. I actually have a little blanket in the bottom of mine just for some added cushioning because I keep mine in my kitchen on ceramic tile. I also have it sitting on top of an old mattress pad. (Yep, Sophie is spoiled). In the grass would be fine. Concrete and digging may eventually wear it thin. If you're worried about digging and tearing just put something in the bottom. To me, vinyl gets hot, so whether winter or summer I'd probably still line the bottom with something. This would put a barrier between the vinyl if Kia would start to dig. Sophie knows this is her special place. She treats it as her home and doesn't potty or act up in there. it's funny, actually. She'll dig in my carpet, my sofa, my bed...but she doesn't do it in her own little "place". So maybe Kia will be the same way?