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Dog Scratching Hardwood Floors. Spilled food or water, when left for extended periods of time, can seep into hardwood plank seams and lead to unsightly water damage. Do dogs paws scratch up wood floors?

If your dog traverses the same stretch of floor many times each day, he will gradually scratch and damage the wood even if his nails are short. One of the most important things in keeping your dog from scratching the floor is keeping their nails trimmed. Large, active dogs with long, sharp nails digging into hardwood can cause scratches and dents.