Unless going to your groomer is a long distance, or hassle...I'd just have him/her do it for you. Mine has a service called Face/Feet/Tail very reasonably priced for those who like to keep the close cut appearance between full grooms.

I bet you could just have them do the feet, no problem.

 

I do the pads myself, but they're easier to nick than other parts. I've done it a few times.

 

Hmmm...our groomer is actually within walking distance, so maybe it would be easier to just take him in. I definitely wouldn't want to nick him.

Do you usually use the clippers or scissors for between the paws?

 

I use my regular Arco cordless clipper.

 

if the ink you are using is water based it should wash out fairly easily

 

It's one of those kits they sell for getting baby footprints, so it should wash out. I guess I'm just worried about the hair interfering with the paw print and making it look less clear.

 

if you happen to have water color paint, as in the tubes) you could do a practice print and see what it looks like

 

Ooh, good idea!

 

I just use my clipper and sort of scoop between the big pad. It's not as hard as it sounds, provided your dog is cooperative. Here's a good video from a Master Groomer.