Looking for durable (chew proof) playpen mat

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Hi all,

We have a ten week old puppy and are currently using a blue tarp to protect the tile in the kitchen for her to play within a pen. It's working o.k., but if there is a hump in the tarp she gets fascinated with it and starts pulling at it with here razor sharp puppy teeth.

We would love to find something more durable so we don't have to worry as much when things get too quiet; we do have some toys in there for her to play with.

The tarp is protecting the grout for any unexpected accidents. The pen is connected to her crate so she can go in and out of the crate but still confined for her safety; when we are out or away from the area she is in her crate.

Any thoughts on a mat that would cover an area 66" x 45" that would lie more flat and is harder to avoid the chewing?

Thanks for any suggestions,

Ed
 
A friend of mine who breeds Border Collies uses this flooring underneath her puppy ex-pen. The only problem they've had is leaks with the seals between the pieces. That was cured by putting strapping tape on the back of the seams. That should keep leaks to a minimum;
 
I have used a remnant piece of vinyl flooring to fit inside of my Xpens.I use large clamps to hold the flooring in place and attached to the bottom sides of the Xpen.Clamps were bought in the tool section of Home Depot store.
 
This is right up my alley!! For years, I used visqueen plastic under the puppy x-pen. What a stinky mess!
Karen, of Shelhaven fame, gave me an ah-ha moment and saved our house from stinky, leaky puppy messes. Here's the big secret that I am willing to share!
Go to Home Depot or Lowes, and buy the vinyl flooring that comes in rolls standing on end in bins. Pick something pretty! It comes in 6'x8' or 8'x12' starting at $29.oo. Cut it with scissors to fit the space you would like. I leave a 6" overlap. I bought a piece the same color as our wool burber carpet in the family room. It goes down, the x-pen goes on top, and paper goes inside. I wash it daily with Natures Miracle and re-line it with fresh paper.
My world is happy and very clean. Just the way I like it!!

As the puppy gets older, reduce the size of the paper until it finally goes away. It now is a play-pen that if a "mistake" happens, it is easy to clean up, with no damage to carpet or flooring.
 
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