I haven't had trouble with my Pergo buckling when water is on it (the dogs are such slobs when they drink water), but I don't like laminate flooring. It is too slippery for the dogs. And Lilly has a horrible time getting up and down on it, with her bad hips.

If I had my choice, I would go with oak hardwood planks. It probably wouldn't be that much more expensive, if at all, than Pergo.

I HATE carpet!!! We're far too messy and have far too many pets for carpet to be a good thing for us.

Logan