In my family room, I've used cable staples (like the ones pictured below) to fasten speaker wire along the wall at the top of the baseboards. There are hardwood floors in this room.
Not all of them fastened so securely, which wasn't a problem at first… and then we got a puppy, who bumps into them, and then tries to eat them once they fall out. How can I get them to stay in the wall better, without limiting myself to inserting them over studs (as I sometimes need them more closely spaced than that) or inserting them into the baseboards, which I'd rather not poke so many holes into.
Best Answer
Nail in clips just will not hold in drywall. Even over studs, the nails are typically too short to get good penetration. Nail clips and stapes can still work (barely) in drywall if they are used up high where they will not be touched.
I would instead recommend and adhesive clip option.
The Command Clips linked also have the advantage of coming off the wall cleanly if you ever need them to.
Another good option is adhesive wire mold that covers the entire length of the cord. It's a little more expensive, but with no exposed wire, it becomes very puppy-proof.