[nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs

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I haven't tried booties or boots with Tres but by first dog wouldn't 
leave them on his feet and refused to walk itn them.
On 12/9/2013 11:11 AM, Doug Parisian wrote:
> Methinks that dogs wearing boots is often highly over rated.  That fact that
> the dog doesn't like them is sending an obvious message.
>
> Unless you have had issues with an unbooted dog, why go through the bother.
> If you really need to have the dog wear any foot coverings, there has
> already been discussion on conditioning acceptance; Coles notes, do practice
> when in a safe secure place, like at home with appropriate rewards.
>
> Doug: My dogs do not believe these boots are made for walkin'.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:38 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
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>
> :I have never thought of getting my dog a winter cote, because as a German
> : shepherd he has a thick double cote. I do however have a set of boots for
> : him I got at REI. How do you accustom your dog to boots? My dog just
> refuses
> : to ware them.
> :
> :
> :
> : My other question is my dog still has his dewclaw. How do you avoid this
> : getting irritated or injured by the tops of the boots?
> :
> :
> :
> : Thanks,
> :
> : Mark
> :
> :
> :
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