Yes, it can be a challenge. We have a dog cage in our kitchen which normally sits next to a window. The dogs like to sit on top of it to look out the window. After we got the Pergo type flooring I had to put down an area rug (the longer narrow kind) so they could have a runway for take off to get the momentum to jump to the top of the cage (which has covered with a thin dog bed). We have another area rug down by the door from the garage so dirty feet can be dried off. I know area rugs defeat the purpose of this type of floor, but in certain places they can be helpful.

How do you like the floor otherwise? Mine shows every spot, i.e. water from drippy chins.

Are Bella and Harley as close in height as they look? That really surprised me, as I thought Harley would be bigger than Bella.