Our standard poodle is an extremely sloppy water drinker, and after trying a variety of things to manage the water being constantly slung around the kitchen, we thought to give boat carpet a try. We have a narrow, galley style kitchen (I guess that is fitting, right? HA!) so it was an easy install. And it works! Water is absorbed and dries quickly. No more stepping in big puddles of water. Just an idea for anyone looking for a solution.