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.

[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.

[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!

[gkristian]

well i don't do it myself, but i take him to the breeder that we got him from, about once a month, and she trins him everywhere.

[chocolatepuppy]

I trim Mandys, Lacey doesn't need it.

[finn's mom]

I did with my dog, Bruno, but, I voted no since I don't have to with Finn.