How to Keep Muddy Dog Prints Off the Floor

Cleaning muddy paw prints can be time-consuming, particularly if your dog runs across light-colored carpeting. Some mud can stain light-colored carpeting. In some regions, the soil is red with a high clay content. This mud can stain fabric and carpeting, particularly if you don't clean it immediately. Preventing muddy paw prints from soiling your floors requires a bit of preparation, but it will save a lot of time since you won't have to mop or scrub and shampoo your carpets every time your dog goes outside during rainy weather.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic tub
  • Water
  • Towel or absorbent mat
  • Leash
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a plastic tub with 2 inches of water. Place the tub just outside the door to your home before your dog goes outside.

    • 2

      Lay a towel on the floor just inside the door before bringing your dog outside. If your dog frequently tracks mud into the house, consider placing an absorbent rug, like a bathroom mat, just inside the door.

    • 3

      Bring the dog outdoors and keep him on a leash at all times.

    • 4

      Walk your dog into the tub or dip his feet in the water before entering the home. If the dog's feet are extremely dirty, rub the dog's paws with your hand to remove the mud.

    • 5

      Walk your leashed dog into the house and pause on the towel or absorbent bathroom rug. This will dry the dog's feet, preventing slips, falls and wet footprints.

    • 6

      Unleash the dog.