[NAGDU] These Boots were made for Walkin'...?

Wed Jan 13 23:43:39 UTC 2016

Hello:

I think I might have to get something different for Eva's paws.  Last winter 
I used Tara's old set of boots but, they are getting worn out.  One thing I 
do to keep the nails from ripping the boots is to keep her nails quite 
short.  Have any of you noticed that the boots are often too big for the 
back paws even when they fit the front paws quite well?  This has been a 
problem for my last three golden girls.  I wish you could by the boots in 
sets of two so you could get two different sizes if necessary.  I also hate 
it when the boots slid around on the dog's feet.  It does take time to get 
the dog used to working in boots.  A lot of dogs just refuse to work in 
them.  With my dogs I have used Musher's Secret or Tough Pads a cream you 
rub into their paws.  The problem with that is their paws are still exposed 
to the cold and you do have to re-apply if you are out doing lots of 
errands.  I always appreciate it when home owners and businesses use the pet 
safe ice melting products.  However, I always make sure to clean the dog's 
paws with warm water when I get home to be sure they don't get irritated. 
I've had many dogs over the years and they always develop rough pads that 
toughen up as the dog gets older.  With Eva, the pads still feel as smooth 
as a new born puppy's.  In the summer she does not do well when the walks 
are hot and now in the winter, she is very unhappy walking on the cold 
ground.   Have any of you experienced this?  Also, can someone post the 
websites where we can find the dog socks and boots?  Happy Walking.

Sandra and Eva, with the baby smooth paws

-----Original Message----- 
From: Daryl Marie via NAGDU
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:42 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Daryl Marie
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] These Boots were made for Walkin'...?

Hi!
I have had a couple of opportunities to try the socks (called Pawks) plus 
Pawz, and overall I am really really REALLY happy with the combination!

For the person who thinks that the Pawks might make the pawz stay on, give 
it a try; I have the opposite problem, where the Pawks would come off, 
particularly in the back legs, just by walking. You can, if you really want 
to, pull off the "boots", but it takes quite a bit of willpower. Just by 
walking, even walking quickly, Jenny keeps them on and in the correct 
position. If she is really really REALLY itching to see another dog/person, 
I have lost one along the way, but that's usually in a contained area where 
she's allowed to meet and greet and I cate get it back quickly. Just 
something to be aware of :)

The one problem I have with the Pawz boots by themselves is that they don't 
provide a lot of breathability for the dog's paws. This combination seems to 
solve that problem. Jenny can sweat through her paws, but seems much less 
apt to do so with the combo, resulting in far FAR less stinky paws... I love 
this breathability!

I haven't tested these out in extreme cold yet, but so far I am loving 
these!
Might be worth a shot :)

Daryl

----- Original Message -----
From: Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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Cc: Caitlyn Furness <caitlyn.furness at gmail.com>
Sent: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:31:21 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] These Boots were made for Walkin'...?

Hi Daryl,

Youâ?Tve got to rub the Musherâ?Ts into the pad of the paw.

and, yes, the socks plus the pawz boots is definitely worth a try!

Cait

> On Jan 9, 2016, at 5:36 PM, Daryl Lang via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello, Kate from Ontario! I am in Alberta, so we do have pet value. I 
> might look into them, but I wonder if Jenny's feet just aren't conducive 
> to wearing boots. I mushers doesn't seem to work for us, either I'm doing 
> it wrong, or she just wants to lick the stuff off! got the sock idea 
> because I bought a pair of socks for her, and she doesn't seem to mind 
> them, but they do slide off. Also, the reinforced bottom of the socks 
> sounds like horses hooves. It's really amusing. So, I figure we can use 
> the warmth of the socks and the waterproofing of the paws boots. Here's 
> hoping, right?
>
> On January 9, 2016 3:25:18 PM MST, Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Daryl,
>>
>> have you tried Muttlucks boots?
>>
>> I canâ?Tt remember what province you are in, but Pet Valu has them for a
>> resonable price.
>>
>> I havenâ?Tt tried the idea of socks inside the paws boots, since my
>> Dobieâ?Ts feet are not conducive to wearing boots-every kind Iâ?Tve tried
>> comes off, through no fault of Maggie, who doesnâ?Tt mind wearing
>> anything! I use Musherâ?Ts Secret, which is a paw wax, or another brand,
>> called Paw Stick, made by Foo Foo Pets. I agree that warmth can be an
>> issue, so I just try and not be out for over long in really cold
>> weather. Sometimes, though, it canâ?Tt be helped and wee will have to
>> leave the igloo to venture out onto the tundra for one thing or the
>> other!
>>
>> Thanks for the great idea about using tiny socks, though! I think
>> thatâ?Ts great!
>>
>> Caitlyn and Maggie, from Ontario
>>
>>> On Jan 9, 2016, at 4:22 PM, Daryl Marie via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi, everyone!
>>> I have a question about dog boots...
>>> I have traditionally used Pawz boots for my guide, but I have found
>> that her nails and/or sharp edges of ice will cut the boots fairly
>> easily... I've already gone through half a pack in less than two
>> months! They also don't protect at all from the cold!
>>> The only problem is that almost any other boot I've tried, my guide
>> will either not walk at all in them, or will kick them off.
>>> I've found a solution I think might work, by putting little socks on
>> her paws, then putting the pawz boots over them for waterproofing,
>> which tackles both the cold and the tearing issues.
>>> Has anyone else done this? Any other suggestions? I can't work my
>> guide here without any form of boots, because it is simply too cold for
>> her, and having her walk with tears in the Pawz boots means that water
>> can get in, which makes her feet cold...
>>>
>>> Thanks a bunch!
>>>
>>> Daryl
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