How to Clean a Dog's Paws

If you clean your dog's paws when he comes in the house, you'll save yourself the time and effort of cleaning his muddy prints from your floors and carpeting. To minimize the damage, put a rug in front of the door to help collect dirt and mud and dry your dog's paws.

Things You'll Need

  • Hand towels
  • Baby wipes
  • Water
  • Soft brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gently lift each paw and wipe it off using a hand or bar towel. Rub gently to dry the dog's paw and remove dirt or mud. Get between the pads of the paw, but be careful not to push too firmly or you'll make your dog's paws sore.

    • 2

      Use baby wipes to clean mud from your dog's paws. Baby wipes are gentle and won't harm your dog, even if he licks his paws after cleaning. The cleanser on the wipes will lift the dirt away nicely.

    • 3

      Mist the dog's paws with water to remove dried clumps of dirt or debris.

    • 4

      Brush the dog's paws with a very soft bristle brush. A baby brush does the job gently.