Boots for dogs

Today, you can see more often on the street dogs, shod in boots or boots. Shoes for dogs have ceased to be an extravagant attribute, turning into a necessary accessory to protect the legs of an animal from negative environmental conditions.

Why do we need shoes for dogs?

Shoes for dogs perform several basic functions:

1. Protection from the effects of chemicals, which are sprinkled by the streets during winter snow and ice.
2. Protection of dog paws from sharp objects - broken glass, thorns, thorns and so on.
3. Protection from falling into the injured paw of infections.
4. Protection of paws against abrasion on hard surfaces - asphalt, gravel, concrete and so on. with long walks.
5. Preventing ice from setting between fingers on the dog's paw and keeping the paws dry and clean in bad weather.

What kind of shoes for dogs?

There are many types of shoes for large and small dogs . The main ones are:

1. Socks are designed for home use when you do not want the dog to scratch the claws of the parquet. They are not suitable for street use.
2. Shoes - soft shoes for dogs, sewn from fabric, fleece or leatherette. There are also knitted boots for dogs. Do not carry a large protective function, as they get wet with time. Rather, they refer to beauty accessories and are divided into summer, winter and demi-season.
3. Boots are both beautiful and functional. Good quality boots and performance will serve your pet more than one season. There are rubber or silicone boots for dogs in wet weather and warm winter models. Boots are the best way for long and active walks.

How to wear a dog's shoes?

If you are preparing for the first time to put on shoes for a dog, you need to do it as carefully and unobtrusively as possible, so as not to discourage her from wearing it henceforth.

So, try to distract the animal before you start putting on your shoes, using a treat. Raise first one of the forelegs, with the other hand, put on the shoe so that the claws rest on the toe of the boot. To prevent the dog from clenching its fingers, press lightly on top and bottom of the fingers through the boot and straighten them until the paw is in the proper position in the boot.

After that tighten the strap or rubber band around the paw, fasten so that the counter parts of the stickers match. Start with the lower strap, then go to the top. Similarly, wear the other shoes.

Take the dog on a short leash and make her walk next to you, distracting with a toy or a treat. Usually 5 minutes is enough for the pet to get used to shoes. The main thing is not to focus on them, on the contrary, to distract it with something else.