A puppy’s paw pads are not the tough, leathery soles of an adult dog. They’re soft, sensitive, and still developing, much like a baby’s skin. Those tiny pads need time to build up calluses and toughness.
Think of it this way: would you walk barefoot on a scorching parking lot just because you can? Probably not, and your puppy feels the same way—they just can’t tell you with words.
