tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363841638928895990.post3396455209433699179..comments2022-12-12T05:35:33.114-05:00Comments on Shelamo Shelties: Grooming - Paw-Pads- What Will They Think Of NextShelamo Sheltieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352703252880579245noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363841638928895990.post-33631456258659917472010-05-15T09:05:39.291-04:002010-05-15T09:05:39.291-04:00It does help to walk on pavement/cement and in the...It does help to walk on pavement/cement and in the summer months you can usually get away with doing them every 4-5 wks - BUT, yes there's a BUT! I have several regulars in Ottawa with this same scenario and I still find they need doing. Just depending on the struture, weight & age of the dog not all nails 'grind' down the same, thus they need doing. A story can be told on how the dog walks, lamness, slowness, arthritis by a good groomer just by how each nail looks. I also advise to find a groomer that grinds the nails. Just did one yesterday on a 2yr old and I found the quik has grown 'cause the petstore grooming doesn't trim enough off.Shelamo Sheltieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352703252880579245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363841638928895990.post-13795352848815690112010-05-15T08:46:25.055-04:002010-05-15T08:46:25.055-04:00Whoa -- this is one area I'm totally not comfo...Whoa -- this is one area I'm totally not comfortable dealing with -- the cutting nails part. I live in the city and we walk a lot and that seems to keep my dog's nails down and he seems okay, but maybe I'll go somewhere and have them checked just in case. Dare I admit that over 21 years and 5 dogs I've never cut a toenail?!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com