How To Measure Your Dog For Shoes And Tips For Wearing Them
Once you've convinced yourself that dog shoes are a great idea for your dog
, you should know what size to buy, the best way to put them on your pet, and how to get him or her accustomed to wearing them.
Selecting The Right Size Dog Boot
When buying a durable set of winter dog shoes on-line, don't just presume you know exactly what size to order. Just like people, dog's feet are all various shapes and should be appropriately measured to decide exactly what that size is. This is a pretty simple way to measure your canine's paw:
1. Measure the length of the paw beginning at the back of the large base pad to the end of his toe nails.*
2. Measure the width from the outer edge of the two outside pads.
3. Select the boot dimensions by evaluating the actual width and length you measured to that upon the size chart for the booties you want to purchase. Generally every boot or shoe style will have a separate sizing chart.
*The following is a tip for a simple method to measure your dog's paws. Have your dog stand (not sit) on a piece of paper and use a marker to mark the top, heel, and each side of the paw. Then use your ruler to measure between these markings.
Placing the Boots on the Dog
Ok, you now have some awesome new hiking dog boots for Boomer. Putting them on is the next step. Most boot styles are available with Velcro straps that wrap around to hold the shoe on. Here are a few tips for putting on that kind of bootie.
1. For the front booties, stand above your dog with your legs straddling him or her just below the rib cage. Lightly hold your pet there with your own legs.
2. Lift a paw and insert it into the boot. You can easily use your thumb like a shoehorn by inserting it down the back of the shoe, tucking the foot in while pulling upward on the outside of the boot to secure it in place.
3. When the paw is inside the shoe, place the paw down so your dog is positioned steadily on the bootie. Then tuck any extra hair inside the boot, wrap one part of the strap over snugly and secure the Velcro. You can actually lift the opposite leg to make sure full weight is on the shoe.
4. If the boot has a longer Velcro strap, wrap it around and around the dogs paw just beneath the dewclaw and secure it.
For the back paws, stand perpendicularly to your dog and push your leg against his / her side. Set the booties on the exact same way as you did the front shoes.
Getting Your Dog Used to to His Shoes
The first time you put boots on your puppy they are bound to seem a bit peculiar to him. He or she will most likely high step and do a funny little dance simply because the ground probably feels unusual to him. Take your pet outside right away and try to get your pet into a regular playing routine. In other words, distract him from the booties however check them occasionally in order to see if they are still nice and snug on his feet. Try this a couple of times before you actually take him out on their stroll, run, or hike. This will not just break in the new shoes, but break your pet into wearing them too.
by: Karen Luther
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