Learn How to Shave Your Dog's Feet from The Soggy Doggy

The Soggy Doggy has been teaching customers how to groom their own dogs for nearly two decades. Our self serve grooming option allows customers to use our tables and equipment to give their dog a haircut. The best part is that we walk out customers through the process of grooming their dog step by step. In this video, we share some of our expertise on one facet of the grooming process - shaving the bottoms of dog feet/paws.

The Soggy Doggy is a self serve doggy wash, pet store and doggy bakery founded in 2002. We make it easy to keep your dog and home clean by providing you everything you need to wash your dog. Self serve doggy washes come with brushes, shampoos, conditioners, ear cleaners, towels, animal dryers, cologne and much more. The best part is we clean up the mess! Don't forget that our waist high tubs take the strain off your back too.

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[douglasrdebarros]

This is the best video I've watched on this subject. Thanks for explaining each step in simple terms, not just doing it quickly on front of a camera.

[paulasmith]

You are a teacher, and you were able to get camera angles that help those of us trying to learn. Thank you

[kaitlynkast]

Tech here: Dogs with cleaned shaved paws like this suffer in long run. DONT clean hair out but level it off instead. When hair grows back sharp, it irritates their paws, hence licking, and causes discomfort.

[adarnoult]

This has been the most helpful video about trimming a dog's feet. THANK YOU!

[roguepetunia]

I'm an amateur and groom only my own dog. This video was very helpful. When I shaved her paws I wore a headlight (i.e. a flashlight that you wear on your head to free up your hands for a task) and the brightness helped me see the where I was going with the clipper blade.

[roobin]

What an amazing calm and accommodating model you have there☺️

[sewlovemydogs]

I’ve retired but having been a groomer for 45 years I must say it’s wonderful to see a professional doing a professional job.
In all this time I have never been aware of dogs having issues as the hair grows back. I have however discovered some interesting debris imbedded in the soft section of their skin. Amongst gravel causing a huge abscess, amongst other vegetation I’ve pulled out a grass seed on one occasion that oozed puss as I removed it. I squeezed the rest of the puss out until I could see blood, cleaned it properly with antiseptic and the dog was fine. It had to have been causing discomfort to the dog and it wasn’t far from being a trip to the vet. So a professional groomer can save owners money and their dog from the stress of a stranger poking them about. Not to forget it also prevents them from the discomfort in the first place. Well done to the OP, I’m sure you will have done a lot of good with passing on your knowledge and in such clear manner. Bravo

[fishingpinky]

Great video. No annoying music while you are talking and straight to the point.

[davidschmidt]

Dave, your explanation and instructions were SO clear. How to hold/use the clippers, and WHY not to go into the between-toes areas (webbing), etc. Great vid, and I've DL'd it. I live overseas and was hesitant to take my Husky to a groomer for several reasons, and was going to buy some clippers today and try it myself. VERY glad I found your channel. I'm a recently retired Science teacher, and I know another natural teacher when I see one. Thanks for sharing your skill and info. 👍

[cnnywfe]

You spoke very well and the lesson on grooming the feet was exactly what I needed. Thank you for the great detail.

[tranquility]

Imagine my dog being this well behaved. Not gonna happen lol.

[suzannereeves]

You have such a calming voice. No wonder your dog is so relaxed! You made this effort seem so easy!

[lauraespinoza]

Wow I love the patience and detail how you explain things.
I have 2 huskies with a limited budget. But I give the lots of TLC. Thank you so much for this videos.

[marshaperry]

Thanks, Dave! You showed me how to do this about 11 years ago at UP, but this is a great refresher. What a good doggy you have!

[blakemesser]

Excellent Vid. I've been doing it all wrong all this time. Thanks Soggy Doggy!!

[MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Thank you! I was cleaning my dogs paws with rounded scissors and it is a bit tricky. Now using your tips I can do it with my little paw clippers 😊 thank you

[countryratt]

Appreciate the lesson! As much as I'd love to be able to take my dog to a groomer on a regular basis, I just can't afford it for now. Besides, he doesn't really require professional grooming. But he does have a decent amount of hair on his paw pads that he gets sap on. Plus he has allergies so when his feet get itchy, he will lick them a bunch. If they stay too wet for too long, then they can get all infected. Keeping his paw pads trimmed up has helped us mostly avoid that issue! But he is a Corgi with very lil legs. And I don't have anything to use as a grooming table. So I put him on the floor on his back, between my legs and go about it that way. Lol!

[SeatoSky]

Thank you for showing the "Toe Blade" I've never heard of one of those before. So helpful, great video. Thanks from Richmond Beach, WA!

[mjrotondi]

As a 30yr. Professional groomer, I advise against using the TOE BLADE. It very easy to nick or cut the pad so just use the 10 blade only.

[jobeejay]

Thank you so much for such clear, precise and sensible advice in a targeted, bite-size video. Surprisingly, I never thought of dogs slipping, but of course! So great that you share what is obvious when you know, but not when you don’t! Never seen your channel before but am subscribing.. and yes, you have a very calming and engaging voice, perfect for instructional videos. Wishing you much success 🙂