I have tried to get the dogs to "wipe" their paws before coming in doors, but not with much success.I had another dog that used to do it, was cute and a worth while 'trick', but wondered if anyone knew of a good mat, that is good for the dogs to pass over and it'd help with any dirty bits from their paws?
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I use a big rough thick bath towel by the door, the long way so the dogs have to take several steps on it before they get onto any un-towel-covered floor.
It certainly works for mud, although I'm not sure if that's what you mean.
The pawprints are dark (black) just inside the door and have faded to pale gray by the time they reach the end of the towel (two in a row on very muddy days).
In the other seasons, I find that fabric mats (like rag rugs or carpeting mats) work way better than brush-type "welcome" mats.
P.S. When you wash them, if you dry them draped over a kitchen chair or a drying rack or something rather than in the drier, rubber-backed mats last a long time. If you use bleach or the drier, not so much.
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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I do the towel thing that Connie does & also in very muddy weather, I also use a towell to wipe feet as the dogs come in the door. I also have a bristly door mat outside the back door.
You should have seen me trying to get Falcon to let me dunk each of his paws in a bucket of water the other day before coming even into the garage! Our ground is so flipping saturated from rain and snow (we are supposed to get 8" more Friday & Saturday) that after playing ball / squirrell in the yard he is mud about half way up to his elbows! I'm going to begin clicker training on "washing off feet and legs" as well as "standing for a good brushing"... that too should be caught on video!
Kristel Smart Webboard User Reg: 10-03-2006
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I put a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet just inside the door, and taught my dog to spin in place on it when I say "wipe your feet". I works pretty well for all but the muddiest of weather.
If it's really muddy or salty I'll wash his paws in a 32oz yogurt container filled with tepid water and just a drop of mild soap, then dry them with a (dark) towel. Of course many yummy treats are involved to ensure his continued cooperation
Do a setup so the dog has to walk through a shallow pan of warm water to get a great treat. :-)
Great idea... I'll work on that. Maybe one of those low, wallpaper tubs used to wet the wall paper would work. Easy enough to empty and not to big as to take too long to fill. Thanks Connie!
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I use a turkey-roasting pan. My allergic dog walks through it on his way in from fields/grass, etc., to rinse off pollen. I change the water every time it's used, of course.
Paws Blotter do a reasonably priced Doggie Mat.
We have wooden floor in the front door, and the mats there move about, but we do have a towel in from the back door. I'm still working on them 'wiping feet' as my other dog got it. It has snowed here again this evening, so that'll mean lot's more mess coming in!!
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