Keeping feet clean

[DebraDownSouth]

I use baby wipes, but my best defense was putting down straw. We had red clay, even baby wipes didn't help when we moved here. I spent time when it rained cloroxing floors. Over time, the straw decayed to build a very high layer of brown dirt. I still put straw down. It pads their feet, makes poo pick up easier, and keeps their feet clean. Since my backyard is almost entirely shaded, grass isn't an option.

[InKinshasa]

http://www.pawplunger.com/

these are what you want! they are brilliant (ex-owner of a labxcollie speaking)

[DebraDownSouth]

ROFLMAO, I thought it was a JOKE. LOL must share pawplunger. ROFLMAO.

[Basenjimamma]

I looked at getting one of those, but the tub of water won.

[Kipawa]

@InKinshasa:

http://www.pawplunger.com/

these are what you want! they are brilliant (ex-owner of a labxcollie speaking)

InKinshasa, thanks for the link. What an interesting looking contraption. Obviously, someone had a real need for clean feet and came up with a product to patent.

I'll definitely keep that in mind if the baby wipes don't do the trick. BTW, nice to meet you!

[DebraDownSouth]

Well I posted and several said they tried or knew people who had and were more problems to them than worth it.

[ownedbyspencer]

All those years in L.A., I got spoiled with sand that just shakes right off. Now, in TN, we have that wretched red clay, too.

I put warm water in a bowl and dunk Spencer's feet in it, one by one, then dry them with a towel. If it's cold out, I pop the towel in the dryer for a minute first. (It's right by the back door.) Spencer's got the routine down. I'll open the door and he'll hold up his paws, one by one… unless it's cold AND rainy. Then he'll try to scoot right past.

[pacificNWbasenji]

When my guys come in with dirty paws I either use a towel to wipe at the door or pick them up and take them into the bathtub and run their feet under the water and rinse them off. The bathtub method works great, if they are really dirty you can use a little doggie shampoo at this time. If the washing takes place regularly you shouldn't need a special shampoo, but if you want something that makes the white really pop there are a lot of varieties available. They usually say something like 'whitening' or 'brightening' and have a purple tint. Don't worry, they won't dye the fur

I use this one, it's natural, smells great and I can find it at a lot of the pet supply stores: http://www.tropiclean.net/products/awapuhi-white-shampoo.php

[sharronhurlbut]

We have babywipes by the back door. When the feet are bad, we just pull one out and wipe.
I don't worry about the dogs recleaning their feet, with this product.

[Patty]

Just an addition. As I said I wipe my B's muddy paws with a wet cloth when they come in. What I didn't say is that they've all learnt to do it by numbers. "One" means lift right front paw, "Two" left front, "Three" -right rear and "Four" left rear.

[Kipawa]

@Patty:

Just an addition. As I said I wipe my B's muddy paws with a wet cloth when they come in. What I didn't say is that they've all learnt to do it by numbers. "One" means lift right front paw, "Two" left front, "Three" -right rear and "Four" left rear.

Patty, that is really impressive! Well done!

[Shaye's Mom]

@sharronhurlbut:

Fran, use baby wipes on his feet.
I use it on my b's.

Sharron - glad to see your reference to baby wipes - I have often wondered if I could use them on my girls when they get their feet and legs nasty at the park - I thought if I could get most of the mess off them it would be easier for them to keep themselves sparkly white - but - then I thought maybe it would be bad for them to lick whatever baby wipes leave on - what do you think?