Dog is tripping hazard, suggestions.

[sam123]

Short story..... We purchased a rug 5x7 at a great price and perfect colour. Got it home and love it. Next morning I trip over our dog. 10 min. later my wife trips over him as well. Rug is dark brown an shaglike. Dog is old (sleeps lots and loves the carpet) black and has a coat that is the same texture (standard poodle). He is invisible on the rug unless you look closely. Want to keep them both (final sale on rug and had the dog for 14 years). I'm thinking of asking the groomer next time to tint his fur, maybe his topknot or parts of his ears. Been using a bandana but he often works it off. Thoughts or suggestions welcome.

[Beachdown]

This made me laugh. I have a big black labradoodle that I constantly trip over in the dark. When I first got him I "lost" him when he was laying on my bed (black duvet cover) and I spent 5 minutes looking allover the house for him thinking wth? he's too big to hide behind/beneath things.

You could always get a light coloured blanket to put down on the rug where he likes to sleep. Or just wait for a bit and you will eventually get used to having to look for him before stepping on the rug.

[coriolis]

Ooohhh, Oooohhh, take a pic so we can play find the doggy

[sam123]

Ooohhh, Oooohhh, take a pic so we can play find the doggy

lol

[ChzPlz]

Brings back memories of Marlen Cowpland (wife of founder of Corel), who dyed her maltese pink because it got lost on her white carpet.

[Nukey]

A bright coloured collar would probably do the trick.

[Cheap Cat]

Walk more carefully and drag your feet when you walk to feel ahead of you. At least you don't have to worry about falling down the stairs. I have two black cats who love to stretch out and sleep on the stairs, particularly the second or third stair from the top. You can't see them when you get up in the dark and they don't move either when they hear you coming. it is also a big problem when you are carrying a load of laundry. So far, I haven't fallen down the stairs but I did step on one cat's tail yesterday while walking down the stairs. Ironically my sister was just mentioning the same problem with her black dog sleeping on a black rug on the landing before their basement stairs.

[Forhad]

It’s funny you mention this, because my Pet has started this too. I normally give leash corrections or I bump him slightly with my leg putting him a bit off balance, to tell him to pay attention on what is in front of him. Maybe this will give him the message to focus ahead?

[4flava]

A bright coloured collar would probably do the trick.

+1 Pretty simple quick fix here or wash the rug in some bleach/water/detergent mixture to lighten it. lol

[amz155]

It’s funny you mention this, because my Pet has started this too. I normally give leash corrections or I bump him slightly with my leg putting him a bit off balance, to tell him to pay attention on what is in front of him. Maybe this will give him the message to focus ahead?

What are you referring to? The OP is talking about tripping over the dog bc it blends into the rug. How would leash corrections or telling the dog to pay attention be relevant in this situation?
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We have a similar situation bc my dogs are salt/pepper coloured and they blend into the grey shag. I just pay attention when approaching the shag, lol. They both have bright collars but when they lie down, the collars aren't so visible.