Large dog vs. Duex

My dog is about 60 lbs and has not yet damaged the floor of my Duplex. At least (very conservatively) 40 nights… I don't keep records, but we do a bunch of 1-2 night trips with some longer ones mixed in. The 1oz Cuben floor is pretty tough. My dog does those kinds of stretches at night and there's not even a scratch to show for it. However, although his claws are long — I don't trim them because he needs them to climb over rocks and trees! — the tips are actually pretty smooth from all that climbing over stuff.

Thanks Bob that is reassuring to hear. If any others have experience I would love to hear.

CharlieDog is about 80 pounds and he sleeps on the 1.0 cuben floor of the duomid innernet. If his claws get in the mesh then yes, it's a problem (aka my first hexamid), but when it comes to cuben floors all is good. the cuben is actually pretty good for them I think. Now, as far as the golden doodle's hair and the single wall???? now that's another issue…..

Thanks Jennifer. Luckily Doodles don't shed. So hair won't be a problem. If I can just keep his claws away from the netting that would be great.

Dog booties … "tent slippers".

i didn't mean the shedding – i meant the ABSORPTION of the condensation all over the dog, then the dog shaking all over you……

Oh yeah well maybe with dual doors I can control a lot of the condensation. Booties, well he does have a pair but really hates them. Maybe I can try again with them. Thanks.

Baby socks during the summer when its dry, mainly to protect the floor, but also helps with reducing dust and gives comfort to the doggy (toasty feet). For when its wet and muddy, I made microfleece onesies that cover the dog fully neck to toes. These help to dry the dog, don't let the muck out, protect the floor and provide warmth overnight.