Remove dog’s scratches on hardwood floor without refinishing ?

This discussion might help you. Lots of answers and advice for quick fixes there: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/q-how-to-get-rid-of-dog-scratches-on-wood-floor--19928676

This may help:

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/flooring/21014939/how-to-repair-dog-damage-to-wood-flooring

Minwax Stain markers for surface scratches. Minwax Blend Fil pencils for deep scratches. Minwax wood putty for deeper scratches.

I wonder if you could use a floor buffer to remove some of the scratches and then put down a good floor wax or floor finish. You would not be removing any of the finish down to the wood/stain. Just a quick thought. Maybe you can check further into that idea.

https://www.expressflooring.com/blog/how-to-buff-a-hardwood-floor

Amazon sells Wood Repair Kit, 2019 Newest Instant Fix Wood Scratch Remover Set Fast Magical Acting Wood Scratch Spray Cover Furniture Touch Up Restorer for Wooden Floor, Table, Desk, Bed, Cabinet (120ML,Towel)

Hello. I understand your situation I have a 70 pound dog and I’ll be following the thread to see if someone comes up with a DIY idea to make these marks less apparent.

https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Scratches-on-Hardwood-Floors

You can also use gel stain over the scratches. Wipe it on with a cloth and immediately wipe it off. The stain will fill the scratches. Try a small area first.

the easiest way would be to use very strong coffee on a mop mop the floor or use a cloth run it over the floor it will fill in the scratches and you won’t see them let it sit on the floor then wash off after a hour .

Grandaddy used to color scratches by smearing pecan meat on them - won't get rid of gouge but color will match & it is cheap -just a pecan meat & elbow grease to rub it in. Olde English Scratch Remover comes in light wood & dark wood shades.

Wear gloves whichever you use or you end up with brown fingers

A revitalizer, such as Rejuvenate's wood floor restorer, fills in scratches and restores the glossy shine of your hardwood floors.

I have done this on a wood floor and it worked fantastic. One word of caution. Your floor has to be perfectly clean. When you put this on your floor it will fill in the scratches etc BUT whatever is on the floor will be embedded in the new finish. Once dry it is a hard finish. If you had lint, dirt, pet hairs etc they will permanently be in the finish. If you do find something in the finish after it dries (within first 12 hours) the only way to remove it is to re-wet the spot with the restorer. Wait till it softens the spot. Remove the offender (lint, hair, etc.) and then smooth restorer back out in that little area. Floors look like new!

The wood is gouged so that will always be there. You can try rubbing a walnut to restore the color. Rejuvenate might take care of it to bring it back to life.

See if this will help you out

https://www.moving.com/tips/how-to-repair-dog-scratches-on-your-floor-or-furniture/

Might I suggest you have the dogs nails clipped regularly and fit him with chammy leather booties in the house, or maybe get a rug or don't worry and live with it and love the dog!

Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with warm water to create a paste. Use a microfiber cloth to scrub the paste over the affected area until the scuff mark disappears. Wipe over the area with a damp microfiber cloth to remove any residue. Dry the area with a towel or clean microfiber cloth.