Protecting Dogs Toenails?

[pitc9]

Oh Finn you silly boy, you need to know when to slow down a little bit honey!

I hope you find something that works for your big guy!

[Freedom]

I thought of you today and have something else to consider.

When we humans want to clip our toe nails, we often soak them first to soften them. I was wondering how much time Finn spends in water, and if that may be contributing the problem? I also don't know what effect the cholorine from the pool would have re softening the nails?

Maybe check with other dock dog owners? Some of them may have encountered this, and have some thoughts.

[bckrazy]

Hmmm... the only thing I can think of is dremelling them back on a daily basis. Eventually, you should be able to get the quick back far enough that they won't be so prone to bleeding when he's out running.

Besides that, I suppose you could put some booties on him. What is the ground like, where you exercise him? Is the ground rocky and dry? It doesn't seem like grass could wear nails down that much.