A quick P.S. to my previous post:

1. If you should try my idea, remember to cut down on the volume of your dog's
regulars meals in direct proportion to the amount of calories the dog will be
receiving thru treats or the dog may end up fat enough that it'll have to roll
across the smooth floor and you won't have to worry about it's walking (I think
I ended up with the only fat Greyhound in captivity by the time I was finished
getting her settled into the house -- I got a lesson in how much easier it is
to put weight on than to take it off); and

2. When the dog does happen to slip or panic on the smooth floor, don't baby
the dog -- don't rush over to "comfort the dog", no "soothing" words. Just
treat it as if nothing in the world just happened, as if it's absolutely
nothing to be concerned about. If a dog receives the "oooooh, poooooor baby"
routine, it tells them that there really *was* something worth panicking over
or it's human wouldn't have responded in such a manner.

Again, good luck!
--
Cindy
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