One of the newest additions to the G-Floor family is Mozzy, an 8-month-old Shih Tzu. He's just a little guy and he's not likely to grow much as he gets older. Most adult Shih Tzu dogs only weigh 9-16 pounds, so Mozzy will be an adorable pup forever. The pattern in Mozzy’s coat is commonly referred to as a “dobie” pattern because of its similarities to the coats of Doberman dogs.
Despite his young age, Mozzy is a quick learner and has already mastered when and where it’s appropriate to pee. However, nobody’s perfect and this discrete Clear Ceramic texture vinyl floor protector underneath his playpen keeps the carpet beneath safe from any accidents. Carpets aren’t waterproof, so liquid can soak through the pile into the carpet pad, leading to stains, smells, and even damage to the subfloor.
Before you lay G-Floor vinyl flooring beneath your dog’s enclosure, you should make sure it’s the right size for the job. The floor protector needs to be bigger than the playpen so that no edges or corners are inside the pen. If your dog can reach an edge, they could pull up the mat and defeat the purpose of using a floor protector.
Finding the right size is easy since G-Floor for Pets is available in so many different sizes. The most popular size is 5’ x 10’, and that should be right for most kennels and playpens. If you need a custom size, you can trim down your vinyl flooring with a heavy pair of scissors or a utility knife.
When you trim your floor cover, use a straightedge and a marker to trace where you want to cut and be sure to measure twice before you cut. You can use a heavy pair of utility scissors or a utility knife to make the cut. Using scissors is pretty straightforward, but using a utility knife requires a different technique. Instead of one deep cut with a knife, use multiple shallow cuts. This gives you maximum control over the blade and creates a clean edge where you cut the flooring. You might want to use your straightedge to help guide the cut.
Mozzy barely notices that he's playing on a vinyl floor mat because it's slip-resistant and so comfortable underfoot. The Ceramic texture is semi-smooth and is comfortable for paws of all sizes. In addition to keeping the floor safe, this floor protector keeps Mozzy's claws from snagging on the carpet or scratching the hardwood floor. Made of tough vinyl, this floor mat is scratch- and stain-resistant so Mozzy's family can focus on Mozzy and not have to worry about an accident.
As a puppy full of vim and vigor, Mozzy finds fun everywhere he goes. He’s got access to every kind of toy his little heart could want, but his favorite toy is a paper shopping bag. Mozzy can entertain himself for hours with a paper sack and he loves to push it around before pouncing on it with his little puppy paws.
When he’s not napping or playing, Mozzy loves to tag along for a good boat ride. He’s perfected the art of walking on land, but he has some trouble keeping his balance on a boat. He’ll roam around the pontoon if he’s feeling adventurous, but he’s perfectly happy to sit in a lap. Mozzy still wears a life jacket on the boat because safety is important. For more tips about taking your dog on a pontoon, read our blog post about Potato and his boating experiences.
All in all, Mozzy is a very good boy that brings an abundance of happiness and joy to his family.
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