We just refinished our hardwood floors throughout our house and they are beautiful. i've noticed that our little 20 pound cockapoo has already started leaving a few scratches on them. What's the best from preventing this. I've read that if you keep their toenails cut regularly that they will actually recess enough to wear they are only walking on the pads. we keep his cut but he still clicks when he walks, what can i do?
2006-09-29 15:30:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Show dogs get their nails cut to the point where they are hardly there. While you don't need to be that agressive with the trimming, it is safe to trim the nails as often as every 3 days to once a week. It is possible to trim the nails to the point where they won't touch the floor when they walk and even run. You just have to stay on top of it.
You do need to let at least the 3 days go between trimmings to allow the cuticle to receede. If your dog doesn't like the nail clippers you can also grind the nails with a dremel tool attachment. :) Good luck!
2006-09-29 16:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Killa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pine oil has oil in it and so thus the streaks. The quickest and most effective way to clean hardwood floors is with a damp mop. Before mopping, make sure that you have removed all surface dust from the floor. This can be done with a soft broom or lightweight vacuum cleaner. Then, simply mop, rinse and repeat. It is important to remove grit and dirt from hardwood floors. Dirt and grit are the biggest enemies when it comes to scratching or scouring the floor finish. There are many hardwood floor cleaners available, but a very low pH cleanser and water will do the job just as effectively. The hardwood floor must be properly sealed before any mopping. If there are worn patches, do not use water, as the liquid can penetrate the wood and cause warping. Most hardwood floors are now finished using a surface finish called polyurethane. These floors look glossy and shiny. Polyurethane looks like a plastic coating over the wood and is extremely hard wearing. Another finish, called penetrating seals, consists of wax or oil finishes that penetrate the wood and protect from within. You may wish to go that extra mile and finish off the mopping with a wax or polish. If you find that your clean hardwood floors still look dull, then buffing them with wax may help. It may take some extra elbow grease in order to clean hardwood floors in this way, but the end result will be worth it. Some people also use a floor polish to add a shine to the floors. If wax or polish is used regularly, there may be a problem with adhesion when it comes to recoating the hardwood floors. nfd♥
2016-03-18 02:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately keep the nails cut. Inbetween clippings, talke it on long walks on concrete sidewalks/surfaces. THe concrete will act like a nailfile and keep the nails trim and buffed. You can also check your vet's office for nail caps. Those are plastic/rubber thingies that you put on your dogs nails to prevent them from scratching. They are semi-permantent and will wear down in about 6 weeks, but it will keep the floor protected by coating the nails. If your vet doesn't have these cap-things, they should be able to either find them for you or reccomend somewhere that does.
2006-09-29 16:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by marquise_hari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big hunting supply stores like Gander Mtn, sell booties for your dog. Large pet store chains have them too. Trimming will probably not help.
2006-09-29 19:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Moose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time you see your dog scratching up your new floor, then try these...
-Grab your dog by the collar(if he doesn't have one grab by scruff of neck) and pull firmly towards it doesn't choke him and tell him NO firmly. REMEMBER: Let him/her know your the boss!
-If this doesn't seem to work, try giving him his own toy...when his attention draws away from the floor and on to his/her toy, then praise him and tell them GOOD BOY or GOOD GIRL and scratch him/her behind the ears.
-Try using a fly swatter....smack them on the bottom and tell them NO...please note that this will not harm the dog in any way...you cannot let him/her take control of the family!!
thats all I have to say...I'm sorry about your floors and that my suggestions help you. If these don't work, Watch THE DOG WHISPERER on A&E....GoOd LuCk!!!
2006-09-29 15:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by ♥KatieKinz♥ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best way I found to keep you dog from scratching is to keep on it with the cutting of the nails however dont cut to short. you can try to put dogy booties on him. the other thing is file or cut the nail just to the quick.good luck on keeping your floors nice.
2006-09-29 15:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i would have some doggie socks made . my step mom sewed a set for her poodle, to help it from snagging her rugs .so it might work on hardwood floor also ,It might be worth a try. It also help their feet in cold weather when they go outside to potty.
2006-09-29 16:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a gooming facility and have them put nail caps on the dog.
2006-09-29 17:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
carry him to your vet. Let them cut them back as far as they can. It will be very short.
Your floor is new to him also...he's try'n it on for size.
2006-09-29 15:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cutting thr nails, not letting them on the wood. DONT LET THEM RUN ON THE WOOD!!! my dogs are huge, but the only time they scratcht the wood is wen thr running.
2006-09-29 15:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by cak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋