Springers pads

Clinty

Lads does anybody use anything to harden up a dogs pads my springer has splits two different pads in the last two months and I haven been running him on hard ground he split one tonight in the back garden he's a fast dog and turns very sharp anybody have the same problem I'd like to try sort it and not have him out of action after the first of November this will be his first season. All replies appreciated

snipe02

methylated spirit is supposed to do but have never tried it so dont know if it makes any difference, just thinking out loud here but maybe they are too hard and thats why they are splitting or are they being sliced happened my bitch last year but it was a slice must have been glass was out of action for a few weeks with it

Vizzy

There are loads of threads on here about split pads/paws on dogs.Just search under "dogs pad" or "split pad" and you will be inundated with answers.
Common problem and easily fixed

Clinty

Thanks lads seems to be a common enough problem

blackstairsboy

Is the dog kenneled on concrete or grass?
My run is concreted keeps the pads somewhat hard and their nails short. Far too many lads do not do enough road work with their gundogs. You should give him plenty of road work for the summer and his pads will soon become hard. It is all I am doing now with my bitch. No hunting as it is the nesting season so she is walked on a lead a couple of miles each evening and allowed a swim in the river couple of times a week. Roadwork does wonders strengtening the leg muscles as well. Keeps the dogs in tip top condition for the summer. If you have quite roads about you you could get your bike out either keep yourself in shape as well!:p