DeClawing DOGS
 

I just got my new Laimanted wood floor.. It is beautiful..
It is suppossed to hold up very well to dogs toe nails, But I am little worried because you can hear pitter patter pitter patter
So can you declaw a dog?:rolleyes:
Like a cat?
I just order those rubber tip that you place over your dog nails:rolleyes:
Do they work?
I think you actually glue those on. Like fake finger nails for us

Absolutely not......you can't declaw a dog. My gosh that is cruelty. In some states it's illegal to declaw cats.

You just have to decide what is more important your floors or your dogs.

Don't know about the rubber tips.

Its actually pretty cruel to declaw cats, and their claws retract. Since dog nails don't retract, I think it would be even more cruel to do it to a dog...

Would you like if someone ripped your fingers out? :)

I have hard wood floors and they have done no damage. Less than five pounds of pressure does nothing to them.

Thas a very good question since you did not know. You never really know what is cruel or what procedures are done today unless you ask. I am glad u got some good answers. I hope ur floors stay pretty and your pet stays happy.

Absolutely not. If it really is a problem, I would suggest rehoming the dog(s).
Laminate will not be harmed by their nails as far as I know. Mine run down the laminate floor hallway into the family room which is linoleum.
The laminate has been in for two years now and the only one that might have done damage was me when I overflowed the laundry room sink. Good job I was home and noticed, got the water up right away. I was afraid it would warp but it didnt.
Hardwood doesnt stand up to dogs nails.
I wouldn' t bother glueing on nail whatever you were talking about. Too risky they get them off and swallow them.

Thanks everyone I am not going to declaw my babies
My Daughter and I was just wondering because you remove a dew claw
Why do we do this?

Dewclaws are removed because they can catch on carpet and other things and break off or tear. With cats, their claws are retractable and they use their claws to scratch, climb, and defend themselves. Declawing them removes the first joint of their toes. This basically removes a small part of bone with the claw attached. Dogs toes are basically the same but their nails are not retractable. Declawing a dog would probably result in some balancing and walking issues. Also, when cats are declawed it is almost always just their front paws - not all four - can you imagine not having any nails to scratch yourself if you had an itch? I worked at a vets office in highschool and we had someone call in wanting to declaw their dog because they were digging in the yard. Declawing a dog would not stop the digging. If you are worried about sharp nails, invest in a nail dremmel and file the dog's nails regularly. You can round the nails so that they aren't sharp.

Found a similar question on "Ask The Vet" http://www.petservice.com/ask_the_vet/03-29-00_qa.html


Declawing Dog Because It's Ruining the Floor

6) Question: We just had hardwood floors layed and our 1-yr-old Boxer is really scratching the finish w/her claws. Can we get her declawed? I hate to gate her in the kitchen on the tile floor, but my husband is very angry with this situation. her vet said walk her on concrete along with filing, but it is not working. I hope we can declaw her so we can keep her as an inside pet. Thanks! Monies, Jacksonville, Florida.

Answer: I, personally, have never declawed a dog. Some vets will practice this type of surgery, but it is very painful and much more complicated than declawing a cat, which is usually the front feet only. Not too mention it will be much more expensive. I would definately try other alternatives. You have had the dog longer than you have had the hardwood floors, did you consider this problem prior to purchasing the floors? Is it possible to lay carpet (even purchase a carpet remnant for the majority of the room) in one room that the dog can be kept in when unsupervised? Do you think the dog would suffer less staying in the tiled area when unsupervised, then amputating the last digit on every toe of every foot? Why isn't keeping the nails short and filed working? Since you live in a relatively warm climate, why not keep the dog outside when not supervised? I personally feel that this surgery would be very painful and could result in chronic pain and limping, and would consider other alternatives......

I have hardwood flooring and 2 furbabies. My pups have done no damage to my floors. What you have to watch out for are humans and their shoes!

We are getting engineered hardwood. The salesguy said small dogs are fine if you keep their nails trimmed. I try to do two paws every week so I end up trimming their nails about once every 1-2 weeks. If their nails click on the floor you need to trim them. Some vets or groomers will do it in between visits for free or like $5. If they won't hold still, get someone to help you. It's easy once you learn where to cut.

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I have a houseful of laminate and ceramic tiles...I have not heard any "claw patter"...until the other evening when my daughter stopped by with her Yorkie...I knew right away, Bailey needed her nails clipped...I keep my girls nails short..nipped back weekly,..

Nails will not damage laminate..a hammer will, but not little Yorkie toes!

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Pesty..I perhaps, my post was too hasty..I asked my husband if he is bothered by the dogs nails on the laminate..he said he can barely hear it..but my flip-flops should be illegal..I realize different sounds puncture different ear drums...! I am from the old school, that Yorkies can do nothing wrong..!! LOL

I have laminate too, and even my huge labbies haven't damaged it, so I think you'll be okay. We actually replaced hardwood flooring with it because the labs scratched the dickens out of the hardwood (within weeks of installation, btw). We've had the laminate flooring all through downstairs and our master br for about 6 months now, and no problem. It will scratch if you drag something sharp against it, but not from the lightweight dogs running or even doing a "sliding stop" (teehee) on it!

So breathe a sigh of relief...no worries.

deb

We have laminate as well. It has helped up well with both skin kids and fur kids playing on it.

Off topic:

My only problem with it is keeping it clean. Seems like everything I clean it with leaves a film. :confused:

YES YOU CAN DECLAW A DOG-

I've trained several dogs already that were in fact declawed. Would I do it myself? No, I'd rather be responsible and trim their nails...part of owning a pup. Not interested in cutting corners on that one. If the nails are too long even when trimmed because the quic is long, then you can have your pup mildly sedated and have the vet cut them extreamly short for you and cauterize the quic and start fresh.

I must admit it is awkward to see a dog declawed. Especially this one Doberman I trained...it just stood out that he had no nails, as well as little traction at high speeds!

I put the floors in because of my babies ..They are shiny and new and it is like getting a new pair of white shoes and the first dirt marks gets on them.
EEK.. but do not worry I am fine with everything now.
I was just thinking out loud..

I would keep the nails trimmed back short and you shouldn't have a problem with it. Best of luck!

I think most of our responses that you can't declaw a dog is more along the line that it would be something never to be advised to do.
There are many things you CAN do, but not something that should be done.
I never once dreamed that anyone would ever entertain the idea of declawing a dog.

I love to hear pitter patter , pitter patter around the house .

:eek: declawing a dog , what next ?

It suddenly occured to me that i wonder exactly how you are seeing so many declawed dogs. In my 16 years of mobile pet grooming where I have have many hundreds of clients over the years, I have never ever run into a declawed dog, not a one, zip nada.

They just asked a simple question and you people jump down her throat..

Simple question? Interesting.

No one jumped down the posters throat.....she asked, advise was given.

Simple question about declawing a dog is not simple....it's cruel to even entertain the thought of putting a dog through such a major surgery for whatever reason. The thought borders on the line of animal cruelty.

I'm glad you have opted against it.

Seems like I'm going to have to put a no declawing clause in my contracts.

I would absolutely not declaw my girls. The claw is actually a part of the bone structure in the paw. The declawing surgery not only removes the nails, but actually amputates the tips of the toes, comparable to removing the first joint of a human’s fingers. Not only the nail must be removed, but also nerves, bone, ligaments, and tendons. There certainly more humane options available! The nail tips that you mentioned are vinyl covers that are glued to your pets nails in between trimmings are a good option. I opt for proper and regular trimming of my dog’s nails to lessen damage done from their use in unacceptable areas or stratching. However, if noise reduction is the goal, perhaps you may want to consider changing the floor coverings to carpet in the future. I for one have bamboo wood and marble and love to hear all my girls doggie patter all the time!

I am glad you have opted against it. Best of luck with your pup!!

I've had my 10 lb. Duke on several hard floors and he hasn't scratched them. He also paws at the wood on the stands on the bed and he's not scratched them. Duke just went through a loose nail and I saw how painful it was for him and how he could barely walk. :( I can't imagine doing that to all his nails and on purpose. So, my advice... just seeing how painful and miserable a loose (not even all the way pulled out), nail made my dog... even if you can declaw, I wouldn't. Buy some puppy booties. :)

Declawing is an elective surgery much like any other. I NEVER advise it, as I posted prior, but I have seen it done.

Just HOW and where am I seeing these declawed dogs?
I'm a Dog Trainer in northern Illinois and in the Phoenix, Arizona area. I have clients that are local and then some that fly in, be it domestic or international. The latest dog that I saw that was declawed was a Doberman that came from a kennel here in the US. I have also had a few other dogs stateside, Germany and another from Bermuda that have been declawed.

I can't speak for your 16 years of experience as a groomer in your town, just know that I as a dog trainer that travels or have clients that travel to me has seen it a few times and every time it's like the first..."What? Why?".

LOL @ the flip-flop comment!:D

I would never declaw a dog. I don't think yorkies have enough weight to do damage when they walk or run across the floor. Half the time I wonder if my little guy's feet even touch the ground sometimes because he's so fast.:D

I keep Jake's nails trimmed. Also, when you take them for walks and let them play outside, a certain amount of their nails gets a little more worn down naturally.

Oh my, you had courage asking this question. Personally, I think it's beyond cruel - it's exactly like having our fingernails pulled out. I'm glad you're not going to do it, you won't regret it....like you probably would if you had it done.