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Originally Posted by MauiGirl

I have all tile on the main floor & bathrooms, and all wood floors upstairs in bedrooms and LOVE it. If there is an accident, I see it right away and clean it up; no more hiding in the carpet.

I was so happy to get rid of the last of the carpet upstairs and in my office, and totally disgusted to see the pee stained dust filled carpet pulled out. Even though it was cleaned, it was still a sponge for yuckiness.

Tile is the most durable, easiest to clean flooring. Wood is good too, and takes a little more care and adds value to your home if you go to resell. You can use area rugs to get that soft feeling, and they can be cleaned or replaced much easier than carpet.

But, it also depends on your climate and tastes. Hard floors are colder especially in winter, but feel nice when it's hot. Flooring is expensive, so think long term, what will last and what will you be happy with for say 10 years, or what will make your home more valuable if you decide to sell it.

Good luck with training.

I know that is one of the reason I dread getting carpet bc of the hassle it is to clean... Pee is so easily hidden on the carpet esp pee from a 4 pound Yorkie!