This is an interesting question to answer to. Your dog does this all the time, no matter the weather. Indoor, outside, running, jumping, etc. How does your dog’s pads look like?

Taking care of your companions’ pads isn’t something that hard to achieve. Over exercising in a rapid fashion isn’t a great idea. Your dog’s pads may show splits or nasty blisters. Set up a daily schedule for exercising and always prove extra care for your pet’s feet.

I have to mention that grooming is a very interesting subject to analyze. If you’ve set the daily schedule for exercises then you should also set a schedule for grooming. Check your dog’s nail size and clip them away if too big. These present a real danger for the dog’s pads. The big nails can curl into the pads or split. When grooming, the best way to get rid of potential dust or debris that might remain between the pads is to trim down the hair around it.

You can see the vet for specialized advice. You can check your dog’s feet for possible soars, stuck things. An extra attention is required when walking your dog in the yard, on grass, or during winter. If your dog steps in some sort of chemical or simply in the fertilizer treated grass, just to be sure, bathe his feet in warm water and use some baking soda too.

As a conclusion: beware of over exercising. If your dog’s pads hurt, you need to cut down on the exercises and treat the soars etc. Pay extra care in the winter time. Don’t wait on them to disappear as your dog will be unhappy, because his mobility is greatly reduced.