How often should claws be trimmed depends on the dogs lifestyle but most benefit from a nail trim every four to six weeks.

A dog that does a lot of pavement walking will naturally wear down his nails. The back nails are often shorter than the front, a dog exercised on grass will need regular attention.

Long nails are unsightly and can cause long term damage to your dogs feet. A dog with very long nails can cause the entire tendon & bone structure of the foot to weaken and the toes to splay causing irreparable damage.

Unattended dew claws will curve back into the pad, causing a puncture that can become infected.

A dog should have some hair in between its pads, this helps to prevent grass seeds taking root, however trimming of the hair level with the pads also helps prevent clumps of mud sticking in the paws.