Do you trim the fur between your dog's pads?

[.sarah]

I was just wondering how many people do this. I know that most people with long-haired dogs do it because it is very obvious that the hair is too long. However, I have short-haired dogs and still do it.

We have wood, tile, and vinyl flooring in our house as well as carpeting. Our dogs tend to slip a lot ... especially the Labs. I decided to start trimming the hairs between their pads about 6 months ago and it has helped tremendously! I just trimmed Luka's tonight for the first time and she freaked out a bit at first since I use an electric clipper (a small one for light trimmings). I decided to do Nova's first and she did better after watching her and getting used to the sound.

So, back on topic, do you clip that hair off?

FYI - this is a public poll because I am nosey

[Lady's Human]

Not if I want to keep all my fingers!

Lady is VERY touchy about her feet.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Not if I want to keep all my fingers!

Lady is VERY touchy about her feet.

Same here! Blaze hates when I touch his feet too much!

[BC_MoM]

Yes, I trim Mickey's. I think I heard it also helps to prevent ice from getting stuck in between the pads?

[.sarah]

Yes, I trim Mickey's. I think I heard it also helps to prevent ice from getting stuck in between the pads?

I'm not sure since I live in Florida

[BC_MoM]

Haha, lucky. I love the snow, but I really hate the cold! I would really love to go lay on a beach somewhere right about now. It's -35 celsius tonight with the windchill.. BRR! Our walk was cut short tonight because we still haven't bought booties for Mickey's poor paws.

[Jessika]

Yes, I trim Mickey's. I think I heard it also helps to prevent ice from getting stuck in between the pads?

Yup that's very true

I do it with Charlie's cause his fur is MUCH longer than Jamie's. Jamie doesn't need it just yet. But since winter is here and Missouri gets at LEAST ONE good snowfall a year, I know I'm gonna have to do it soon. It also helps cut down on tracking in dirt and stuff into the house as well!

[CathyBogart]

I trim Wilbur's to keep it from matting up, Star's stays so short she doesn't need it, but I chcck it anyways. I hadn't thought if it as a solution to slipping on floors, so maybe I'll try it.

[IRescue452]

Yes, Autumn's. It gets matted up between her toes and she also gets balls of fur stuck between her toes.

[dab_20]

nope only when they go to the groomers. it doesn't cause any probs though.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Yes, I can't stand the appearance of fuzzy feet! It also helps a lot on the tile floor though and in the snow.

[cyber-sibes]

No, never. Huskies have alot of fur on the undersides of their paws, it helps them have better traction across ice.

[Flatcoatluver]

yeah I was told i had to do it when i put zoey and t.j in agility trials

[slleipnir]

I've just started trimming Josie's. Zeke's fur is never long enough to cut (do younger dog's fur not grow? or is it a breed thing?)

Jo's fur was really long..so I cut it 2 weeks ago..ish. And it's already growing out! I never even thought about it much till I went to Amy's...haha! Nebo is SO perfect..like nails, fur, teeth.... so inspiring.

[.sarah]

What breed is Zeke? Short-haired dogs with no undercoat most likely won't need their fur trimmed. Breeds like Pit Bulls, Greyhounds, Vizslas, etc.