Not so long ago, we have not heard about such an accessory - boots for dogs. But now they are quite popular, especially among pet owners of small sizes. After all, a large dog has less sensitive paw pads than its small counterpart. The latter injure them more severely during long walks on urban asphalt. Many people believe that shoes are no longer needed by dogs, but by their owners, in order to impress others. But it is not so.
Shoes for dogs perform not so much an aesthetic function as a protective one. Often they are used on the recommendation of a veterinarian. This accessory is necessary for the animal, for example, when its damaged legs are treated with medicine. In this case, the shoes for dogs have a dual purpose: they protect the diseased limb from additional injuries on the street and prevent the animals from licking the wounded place at home.
Also, a veterinarian may advise you to buy shoes for your pet in the winter to protect the paw pads from the corrosive effects of chemicals that sprinkle sidewalks and roads. Finally, there are medium-sized dogs, for example, French bulldogs, which are at the same time too large to cater for the needs of the house. But at the same time, if there is severe frost on the street and a lot of snow, such a pet has severely frozen limbs. The animal may even freeze its paws.
In winter, clothes and shoes for dogs are indispensable, they protect them from the cold. When the off-season is very dirty on the street, shoeing your pet for a walk will be a good solution. So in the corridor, room and on the bed will not appear footprints and scraps of dirt.
What are they made of?
The standard materials for making shoes for animals are leather and fabric. And you can independently make knitted shoes or order it. Knitted shoes for dogs are used at home if the pet has sore feet. Or in order to protect the floor covering, for example, parquet from scratches left by the claws of a large dog. A variety of styles and styles in pet stores will delight anyone, even the most sophisticated owner.
You need to buy this thing after trying on, as there are not many sizes of shoes for dogs - only five. But her models there is a huge variety, and each animal is individual. Therefore, it is better to try on shoes on the dog to avoid problems in the future. Clasps on shoes for animals are usually made, as well as on children's, using Velcro or zippers. Of course, winter boots are different from summer ones. The first should be dense and multi-layered, and their outer layer - waterproof.
How to train a dog for boots
It is advisable to do this when your dog is still young (puppy). Then the training will be carried out simultaneously with the training of the baby to wear a collar and leash. But if you bought shoes for an older dog, it doesnβt matter either. It is necessary to accustom the animal gradually, begin to do it at home. When you put the accessory on the dog, she will try to get rid of it. It is necessary to distract the animal with affection, play, delicacy, then it will forget about the shoes. Usually the learning process does not take much time. Soon your pet will appreciate how convenient it is when the paws are dry and always warm.