I agree as my experience has been the same. The polyurethane finish
doesn't hold up to my 2 Shepherd's nails and any dropped object with an
edge will not only scratch but dent an oak floor as well. There is also
the weight to consider. Pergo on the other hand is practically
impervious to the same treatment. The problem with Pergo is that without
any texture, it is very slippery. The dogs spin their wheels and skid
uncontrollably as the rugs fly in the air. It's like watching dogs ice
skating.

Gary

Bruce Levitt wrote:
>
> In my humble opinion, don't do it. I have two children and a bulldog. The
> hardwood floors in my home look like a bomb hit them. I have yet to see my
> children wipe their feet on the door mat as they entered the trailer or my
> home . It's nearly impossible keeping the sand and dirt from tearing up the
> floor. If you think carpet is impossible hardwood is worse, every grain of
> sand leaves a mark. it is unforgiving drop any object on the hardwood floor
> and you have a mark . My Airstream has carpeting and I am going to install
> the plastic carpet runners to protect the carpet from tracked in dirt. Don't
> get me wrong I love the Pergo hardwood floors, but having experience with
> hardwood floors and children I would not go out of the way to put in hardwood
> flooring. Also if your dog is like mine his nails will scratch the hardwood.
> Hardwood is very high maintenance