[header] How to make your home safer for a senior dog [title] Place area rugs over hard floors. [step] Older dogs can sometimes struggle to get around on hard floors. To reduce your senior dog's risk of falling or struggling to walk around, place some area rugs around the house. 
This will improve the chances that your dog can navigate your home safely and comfortably. [substeps] You can place a large area rug over a bare floor or just place a few small rugs around.