There are breeds of dogs who will require them any time it gets cold (below -5 degrees Celsius) such as Boston Terriers as they a breed that is not built for winter. What temperature would be recommended for a dog to wear booties? It depends. You can either use baby socks or socks specifically for dogs. You could also put socks on their paws first and then put the booties on. One way to prevent that from happening is trying to wrap their paws with a pet bandage wrap (available at most pet stores) to help protect against chafing. One issue that many dog owners who do use booties for their dogs are the issue of the booties rubbing their dog’s dewclaws. Just like humans, it can take time to adjust to new shoes. If your dog has never worn booties, try doing short distances to start so your dog can be used to wearing them and this will also prevent any issues such as chafing on your dog’s paws and dewclaws. It may take a few walks for them to get comfortable wearing them and many dogs will walk in a very exaggerated way for the first few steps. It’s normal for your dog to be unsure and in some cases, downright mad about having to wear booties. Some dogs will try and purposefully kick off their booties on a walk, so make sure that the Velcro straps are tight enough that they won’t fall off during a walk (because no one wants to retrace the steps of their cold winter walk in Edmonton to find a missing bootie). Some of the most popular brands out there are Muttlucks (these ones are fleece lined for extra warmth) Canine Equipment Ultimate Trail Boots are not only easy to take on and off and also have rubber soles which help with traction and are water-resistant and Ultra Paws Durable Dog Boots are extremely easy for any dog owner to get on and off easily. There are many great brands available out there for Edmonton dog owners to try. Some booties are fleece lined to add extra warmth to their paws. Some booties will have a bit of grip on the bottom so it depends on what kind of activity you are doing with your dog to keep in mind when selecting a pair of booties. Some are a bit easier to get on than others and some require multiple Velcro straps to be tightened. You can purchase a pair at any pet store and it’s recommended that you bring your dog to the store to try them on as each pair is a bit different. They can range in price anywhere from $30 up to $70. There are thankfully many great options available and can fit any size of paws. One solution is having your dog wear booties. So, what do you do to protect their paws besides pick them up and carry them or not walk them at all? The downside is that not everyone uses pet-friendly salt meaning that when your dog walks on it, it can burn their paw pads. Many people will use a lot of sand and salt to help melt the ice or make it easier for people to walk. Many dog owners have been faced with a situation where their dog will start lifting their paws or in some cases, sitting down during a dog walk due to their paws getting too cold or becoming irritated from salt. One of the biggest challenges of winter that many dog owners face is all of the snow and ice on city walkways and streets and trying to protect their dog’s paws. Whether you like it or not, winter in Edmonton is here.
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