Keeping hardwood floors scratch-free with dogs?

[MandM!]

I have two dogs and they love to play in the house together, and I have hardwood floors just before the balcony. They like to bolt outside and now their nails (properly groomed) over time are scratching up the floor. Is there anything I can do to protect the hardwood? What are your experiences?

[TheBrit]

[MandM!]

One of my dogs is a husky. Love it!

[Proplus]

As a pet owner, you should be worried more with the leg joints of your dogs slipping on the hard wood surface than scratching it.

[rani]

@Proplus As a clueless new dog owner, do dogs wear these shoes in the summer when the pavement is too hot?

[wtbhotia]

My mrs bought these for our Schnauzer before and he hated it, he started walking funny and before my mrs had another brain fart, I told her dont even bother thinking of getting it for our 3 HUSKIES LOL

[Claire ex-ax]

@Proplus As a clueless new dog owner, do dogs wear these shoes in the summer when the pavement is too hot?

When there is snow*.





* where applicable

[hullexile]

Huskies needing protection from the snow?

[rani]

Cesar says doggies need boots in the summer...

Cesar's top summer tips | Cesar Millan

[Fiona in HKG]

Huskies needing protection from the snow?

It's to protect their pads from the salt and other de-icers that are used in those climates. Playing in the back yard would be OK but a walk down the street would benefit from some foot protection.