Boots for dogs: a new whim of the owners?

Winter clothes for dogs, as well as shoes, protects the animal from cold and snow. Your animal can also freeze on a walk, so think about preparing your dog for the cold season in advance.

The most vulnerable are the paw pads. Aggressive liquids, such as gasoline,chemical agents on roads or engine oil, can irritate the skin of the paw pads. Also do not forget that sharp cutting objects can damage the dog's paw. After injuries, you also need to protect your paws and prevent infection. And the intention of the ice between the toes' paws is actual among all dog owners. To prevent all these troubles, and there are shoes for dogs.

Dog shoes should be properly selected. To start, the owners need to know the sizepaws of a four-legged pet. How to do it? Place the dog's paw on a piece of paper and circle its outline with a pencil. According to the drawing, you will know the size of the paw. Measure from the heel part of the paw to the tip of the longest claw with a centimeter of the pattern. Length is the most important dimension. Also, just in case, measure the width of the paw. In the store you will buy shoes for the dog, based on your measurements. Also do not forget that the external dimensions of the boot are 2-4 mm different from the internal ones. So try to choose the size of the shoes so that they are neither small nor big.

Choosing shoes for dogs is half the battle. Very hard accustom a four-legged friend to that, that on the paws there is something. When you put on your shoes for the first time, she will feel very uncomfortable. This is due to the fact that it ceases to feel the pads of the feet of an ordinary surface and touches only to the inner surface of the sole. Therefore it is very important to teach the dog to wear shoes. Tell you how to do it.

First time should be put on the dog shoes at home. Let her be like them for 3-5 minutes. Then remove the shoes. Repeat this several times. It is important not to forget to develop a reflex in a dog, that shoes are associated with something good, for example, a treat. Otherwise your four-legged friend will very quickly hate shoes. On the first walk try to distract the dog from the unpleasant sensations caused by shoes. Therefore, be sure to bring with you some delicacy to distract the attention of the dog. As a rule, after the first walk your dog will stop noticing shoes.

Dog shoes do not have to be bought in the store. If desired, they can be sewn at home from enoughthick and durable material. The pattern of shoes for dogs is very easy. You will need to know the diameter of the soles of the dog's paw. Know the diameter of the sole of the front and hind legs, since the latter are usually slightly smaller. For a pattern, you need to draw a circle with a diameter equal to the diameter of the paw. You will also need to build a rectangle equal to the desired height of the shoe. The length of the rectangle is equal to the circumference, plus 2-2.5 cm for the seams. Also do not forget to mark on the rectangle the height from the ground to the wrist joint.

For sewing the soles of shoes it is best to use rubber or natural leather. You will need 4 parts. On the pattern, add 3 cm to the seams. Also need to cut 4 insole (no allowance is required). Any water-repellent material should be used for the shaft. You will need 8 parts. Do not forget about the allowances for seams (2-3 cm) and the hem for the retainer (1 cm). From the heater, cut 4 more parts.

Boots for dogs can be sewn very quickly. First, start your shins. Sew together two parts of the boot with the heater. Heater must be inside. Unscrew the part. Top with velcro. The part with hooks should not be fully sewn. Now you can sew a sole to the finished boot. Stitch the edge of the sole and bootleg again with the second seam. At this stage, insert the insole. In order to keep the shoes better on the dog's paw, you can insert a rubber band or elastic cord into it. To adjust the cord, insert a conventional plastic clip.