Flooring advice

[rebel beck]

Now that I'm leak free for the moment and have all the new sealer applied to the outside I'm ready to turn my attention back to the inside. The po had put in white carpet and it's gotta go with an eight year old and two dogs it's just not working for us. I have looked at the laminate verses the pergo and then just thought about going back with a darker carpet. The past owner had put a small amount of laminate as you walk in the door and it looks okay but I also have to think about the dogs and there claws. I would like every body's opinion on this before I make a decision. What are the pros and cons of a wood floor, what if you get another leak? Let me see some pictures to.