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Maybe a remnant of linoleum flooring?

 

If you are leaving puppy unsupervised in the ex pen, then this is my choice.

 

If it is just to have puppy confined in your living area, while you are nearby but not paying close attention, I typically don't put anything down.

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Yep, what they said.

I've had two different remnants of linoleum - sometimes you can get really wild patterns really cheap, cuz who wants to look at them?? LOL!

 

Just be sure they're quite a bit bigger than the x-pen, so if and when the puppy gets big enough to "move" the x-pen, the linoleum is still under it. [i just realized you said TWO x-pens - not sure why you'd need that much space, but adjust these ideas accordingly. I used one for up to 8 months - but pup wasn't in it for hours on end.]

 

Another great idea, which I'll have a hard time explaining, but here goes:

You don't want the x-pen to "collapse." So, get some pieces of 3/4" (or 1") PVC pipe. Find a four-way connector (sometimes the only place is a "specialty" place, maybe that supplies agility equipment) to use as the center "hub." Cut the PVC pieces so they reach from the center to beyond the edges of the pen. Then cut a slit in the bottom of each piece of pipe, so it rests down onto the pen. You can use ball bungees or zip ties or even just rope (be sure there are no hanging pieces for pup to chew on!) to hold the pipe in place. You can do this either with the pen in a square or more "rounded" - either works.

 

You do know that pictures are required of all puppies mentioned here, right? ;-)

 

diane

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You don't want the x-pen to "collapse." So, get some pieces of 3/4" (or 1") PVC pipe. Find a four-way connector (sometimes the only place is a "specialty" place, maybe that supplies agility equipment) to use as the center "hub."

 

Lowes has 4 ways in 3/4 and 1"...I was just buying PVC bits last week. :-)

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PS, my layers were heavy duty tarp, then stall mats, then wood shavings. I pulled the tarp up along the sides of the x pens to keep the shavings inside. Worked great and the carpet underneath is pristine.

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You do know that pictures are required of all puppies mentioned here, right? ;-)

 

diane

 

Thanks for the thoughts. I just created a signature with some pics. They are all 1-2 weeks old but she is still just as cute. (Thanks for reminding me I need to take some new pictures!)

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I've had good luck with a scrap of textured linoleum from our local flooring place. Cost me 10 bucks. :) Then I throw some puppy blankets and old towels on top of that.


Edit to add, this was for an 8 week old pup so she didn't have enough room to play hard and fall down and the blankets and towels gave traction.

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