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Dog Boots

1/7/2020

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​Today's #TuesdayTips we want to go over some details about dog boots.
 
Hilarious to watch dogs trying them on, they are an excellent way to protect your pooch's paws. It takes time to get used to them, and there are a few different types depending on your individual needs.
  • Rubber booties that stretch like a balloon over your dog's foot
  • Hard soled booties that are like a shoe
  • Soft soled booties that are more like a slipper, usually with leather soles
Any of them will protect your pet's feet from ice, snow melt, salt, and street chemicals. Remember to remove boots when you get indoors and always supervise to make sure they aren’t chewing on the boots. If they eat the boots they may pass in the pool but if they get stuck this may mean an expensive veterinary visit.
 
Always check the boots you are looking at purchasing for their size so you can ensure that it is the best fit. Most pet stores will let you bring in your dog and you can try on the boots in the store. Another option for sizing is to have your pet stand on a piece of paper and trace their foot at home- do both the front and back feet as sometimes they are different sizes - that way you don't have to struggle with them in the store. The strap of the boot should fall at the narrow spot on the leg - just above the dew claw - at the ankle of the front legs.
 
Putting boots on dogs
  1. Stand over your dog with dog between your legs
  2. Slide boot over the paw
  3. Ensure boot is all the way on
  4. Fasten boots Securely (if have a strap)
  5. Tug the end of the boot:
  • If boot slips down it may be too large or fastened too loosely
  • If boot stay in place, it is the correct size and fastened correctly
 
It may take awhile before your dog gets used to new boots! Check out the video below to see how some dogs might react to boots.
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