Dog Boots?

8gv · 01-06-2018, 11:24 PM

The snow, ice and rare dry pavement are mighty cold this year.

I ordered up some doggie boots from Amazon for my 10 year old Springer Spaniel.

She was not impressed!

Before I knew it, my daughter confiscated them for her two year old Brittany and departed back to her Boston apartment.

If her Brittany tolerates them I may consider another go at this for my dog.

Can those who have tried these please advise?

gillygirl · 01-06-2018, 11:32 PM

Here's a link to an article from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. There are some tips toward the end of the article with regards to dogs and boots.

https://bestfriends.org/resources/do...gs-warm-winter

winni83 · 01-07-2018, 06:51 AM

We have tried various types of boots on our Lab and followed all of the tips for getting him to wear them. Perhaps if you start as a puppy they will work but our dog simply sits and will not move. Once when he had a paw injury he did tolerate one boot but on all four paws — no way.

winnipiseogee · 01-07-2018, 07:58 AM

I use this stuff with our goldens.

https://www.amazon.com/Mushers-Secre.../dp/B0002XIZXY

I think they lick half of it off but it really seems to help with their paws not getting too cold.

winni83 · 01-07-2018, 08:19 AM

I am going to try that stuff.

Descant · 01-07-2018, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnipiseogee

I use this stuff with our goldens.

https://www.amazon.com/Mushers-Secre.../dp/B0002XIZXY

I think they lick half of it off but it really seems to help with their paws not getting too cold.

How can you tell? Any opinions from a veterinarian or an actual musher?

upthesaukee · 01-07-2018, 10:29 AM

Search sled dog racing. Seems like the owners protect their dog's paws with booties.

Dave

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Rusty · 01-07-2018, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnipiseogee

I use this stuff with our goldens.

https://www.amazon.com/Mushers-Secre.../dp/B0002XIZXY

I think they lick half of it off but it really seems to help with their paws not getting too cold.

Here is a review from a person who found another use for it:

8gv · 01-07-2018, 11:49 AM

That’s why I don’t run.

Wifey thinks it’s because I have two artificial hips.

Thanks for the replies.

If you hear a bunch of cussing next week it will be me trying to teach my old dog new tricks.

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-07-2018, 04:22 PM

I tried dog boots and they turned Harry into a statue.

Years ago I was able to get one on Mac’s injured foot. He would only allow the one. Lol

Blyblvrd · 01-07-2018, 05:47 PM

We use mushers secret all the time for our Black Lab. Stuff works great.

Hillcountry · 01-07-2018, 07:27 PM

Mushers secret here too...the pooch loves the massaging of her feet and so far no damage from the cold/ice/salt etc.

Outdoorsman · 01-07-2018, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I tried dog boots and they turned Harry into a statue.

Years ago I was able to get one on Mac’s injured foot. He would only allow the one. Lol

Now that's funny right there.

Pricestavern · 01-08-2018, 12:27 PM

We bought Protex Pawz at Petco (also available via Amazon) for our Golden Retriever. They work well and he's very tolerant of them. In fact, once he's got them on and steps outside all he wants to do is run like a lunatic.

www.pawzdogboots.com

We turned them inside out and reinforced the bottom with a bit of duct tape (to protect against nail punctures) and then flipped them right-side out to put them on him. It does take two people to put them on, though: one to help hold his paw and the other to spread the mouth of the bootie wide to slip it on.

Had them a week and so far so good. Deep snow no problem and walking on salt covered pavement, no problem.

kawishiwi · 01-08-2018, 08:51 PM

...but I have been on 3 dogsled camping trips. The guides said the booties were for protection from ice, not for cold.
While we had the booties on all 3 trips I dont remember any of the dogs wearing them.

donnamatrix · 01-09-2018, 01:10 PM

We have tried several different types of booties. We have Labradoodle, and like a Lab, his feet are different sizes. We only buy the expensive booties from Ruff Wear. They make the best dog accessories. Love the Musher's goop as well. The booties from Ruff Wear are like $100

01-06-2018, 11:24 PM	#1
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	Dog Boots? The snow, ice and rare dry pavement are mighty cold this year. I ordered up some doggie boots from Amazon for my 10 year old Springer Spaniel. She was not impressed! Before I knew it, my daughter confiscated them for her two year old Brittany and departed back to her Boston apartment. If her Brittany tolerates them I may consider another go at this for my dog. Can those who have tried these please advise?

01-06-2018, 11:32 PM	#2
gillygirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 758 Thanks: 760 Thanked 306 Times in 203 Posts	Suggestions from Best Friends Here's a link to an article from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. There are some tips toward the end of the article with regards to dogs and boots. https://bestfriends.org/resources/do...gs-warm-winter __________________ GG

01-07-2018, 10:29 AM	#7
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Search sled dog racing. Seems like the owners protect their dog's paws with booties. Dave Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-07-2018, 04:22 PM	#10
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Dog Boots I tried dog boots and they turned Harry into a statue. Years ago I was able to get one on Mac’s injured foot. He would only allow the one. Lol Attached Images

01-08-2018, 12:27 PM	#14
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 388 Thanks: 134 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Protex Pawz We bought Protex Pawz at Petco (also available via Amazon) for our Golden Retriever. They work well and he's very tolerant of them. In fact, once he's got them on and steps outside all he wants to do is run like a lunatic. www.pawzdogboots.com We turned them inside out and reinforced the bottom with a bit of duct tape (to protect against nail punctures) and then flipped them right-side out to put them on him. It does take two people to put them on, though: one to help hold his paw and the other to spread the mouth of the bootie wide to slip it on. Had them a week and so far so good. Deep snow no problem and walking on salt covered pavement, no problem.

01-07-2018, 06:51 AM	#3
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 426 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	We have tried various types of boots on our Lab and followed all of the tips for getting him to wear them. Perhaps if you start as a puppy they will work but our dog simply sits and will not move. Once when he had a paw injury he did tolerate one boot but on all four paws — no way.

01-07-2018, 07:58 AM	#4
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	I use this stuff with our goldens. https://www.amazon.com/Mushers-Secre.../dp/B0002XIZXY I think they lick half of it off but it really seems to help with their paws not getting too cold.

01-07-2018, 08:19 AM	#5
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 426 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	I am going to try that stuff.

01-07-2018, 11:49 AM	#9
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	That’s why I don’t run. Wifey thinks it’s because I have two artificial hips. Thanks for the replies. If you hear a bunch of cussing next week it will be me trying to teach my old dog new tricks.

01-07-2018, 05:47 PM	#11
Blyblvrd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Londonderry & Moultonborough Posts: 154 Thanks: 86 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	We use mushers secret all the time for our Black Lab. Stuff works great.

01-07-2018, 07:27 PM	#12
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Mushers secret here too...the pooch loves the massaging of her feet and so far no damage from the cold/ice/salt etc.

01-08-2018, 08:51 PM	#15
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 519 Thanks: 227 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	Not a musher... ...but I have been on 3 dogsled camping trips. The guides said the booties were for protection from ice, not for cold. While we had the booties on all 3 trips I dont remember any of the dogs wearing them.

01-09-2018, 01:10 PM	#16
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	RuffWear We have tried several different types of booties. We have Labradoodle, and like a Lab, his feet are different sizes. We only buy the expensive booties from Ruff Wear. They make the best dog accessories. Love the Musher's goop as well. The booties from Ruff Wear are like $100