Cutting Carpal Pads

[newby]

I know I've heard of the guys in Utah and Southwest cutting the carpal pads (the pads high up on the ankle) off their pups when they do dew claws, have any of you guys that run on crusty snow out west done this? I may be having a litter and in June and I'm thinking about trying this since that's about the only place on my dogs feet that get tore up and anything I can do to keep my dogs from being layed up, I'm willing to try. I know it's been discussed before, but can't find any discussions on how to go about it...anyone with experience can you give me some advise? Thanks