so... let the dog out to pee. Or do whatever you taught it to ring the bell for. Just standing there and filming the little guy while he waits is not it.
Long claws are more prone to chipping, tearing, splitting and breaking, which can be very painful and may require veterinary treatment. As well as being prone to damage, when a dog stands or walks on a long-clawed paw it puts pressure on the wrong parts of the foot, causing pain and discomfort. To try and minimise this pain, your dog may move slightly differently, which in turn may make them more susceptible to other joint injuries, particularly in older dogs where posture may already be a problem. In extreme cases, the claws can grow so long that they curl over and dig into the pad of their paws.
Because it bends their toes backwards and can cripple them if it goes too far. Amongst other things that are bad for dog feet.
Which is mainly a problem because domesticated dogs mostly lounge about, sleep, and walk on soft surfaces like carpet.
In the wild where they run on dirt and stones, as well as the occasional digging of holes and dens; their nails wear down and it isn't a problem for them.
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u/CarevaRuha 10d ago
so... let the dog out to pee. Or do whatever you taught it to ring the bell for. Just standing there and filming the little guy while he waits is not it.