Tips on cleaning dirty paws?

[Mandy]

I have a wheaten terrier with long hair. There are many days where it rains or snows or there are puddles in the park that he decides to lie down in =p. By the end of most walks his legs are wet and muddy. I tried wipes (they didn't do anything due to his long hair) and i tried a damp towel... and that didn't help either. Any long hair dog owners have any quick cleaning tips or any products they use to help get the dirt out?

 

[harley_cowgirl_20]

Get most of the moisture out with a dry towel. Sprinkle corn starch on the paws and rub it out with another towel. The cornstarch will absorb the moisture as well as most of the mud.

 

[sam]

I think they make special dog wipes for dogs like that. For those dogs that have the brown tear streaks near their eyes. You could try those. Also, you could try a place that sells horse supplies if your dogs white. I can't remember what it's called, but there is a purple shampoo in a purple bottle with white writing and it is for brightening white spots on a horse.

 

[Mama]

You can try shaving his paws so they could be less likely to catch dirt and easier to clean.

 

[sam]

I just teach my dogs to wait at the door to have their feet and legs dried off. Daily brushing takes care of the dirt.

 

[Maryjane]

just wash his paws by the soap and buy the good kinds at pets club

 

[AmandaSue]

Before you bring him in the house, bring a container of warm, slightly soapy water and a towel to the porch/patio and step his feet in the water one at a time, kind of wash them off with your hands and dry him before he comes inside.