[NAGDU] Musher's Secret

[Julie Johnson]

Yes, measuring dog feet I can help with!

Most dogs do have slightly smaller back feet, which makes buying a set of 
all the same size boots problematic. The rubber balloon style boots like 
Pawz are pretty forgiving on sizing though.  However the Paws or similar 
boots are only going to keep off the salt, ice melt products or wet.  they 
will not protect against cold, heat or broken glass.

You'll need the dog to be standing with weight evenly distributed on all 
four feet.  I use my forefinger and thumb to mark the end of the longest toe 
and the back of the paw pad where it meets the floor.  I then have the dog 
step away while leaving my fingers marking the place where the foot was on 
the floor.  Then I use a tactile measuring tape/ruler to measure the space 
in-between my finger and thumb.  You can repeat this a couple of times to 
make sure you've got it right. Then do the same for the back feet.

To get boots to fit better it helps to have the nails reasonably short. 
If you order from me, I'm happy to exchange for a different size if you are 
not happy with the first attempt at fit.  Just like people shoes, each 
company has a different type of foot that works best in their shoes.

Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Sandra Johnson via NAGDU
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:38 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Sandra Johnson
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Musher's Secret

Hi Tracy:

The Musher's Secret or any other paw wax will help the dog not be as
sensitive.    Unfortunately some of the ice melting products can still get
stuck to their paws.  As Danielle said, the boots work better.  I have found
that many dogs do not like walking in them.  At least Julie sells the boots
in pairs of two so you can order two different sizes.  I might try that for
Eva since I returned a set of four that were much too big for her back paws
and a little too big for her front paws.  Julie, if you read this, can you
give us advice on measuring the dogs paws to try and get a better fit?  I
measured the length and width at the widest point but the boots were still
so loose that they slipped sideways on her paws.  They made her too clumsy
to walk.  She finally sat down and refused to move another step until I took
off those ridiculous boots.  Now I use paw wax.  I put it on about ten
minutes before leaving so it has a chance to soak into her paws.  I carry a
washcloth in my pocket to wipe any salt and ice that does manage to get
stuck.

Sandra and Eva, who hates winter

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2019 9:32 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [NAGDU] Musher's Secret

Does the Musher's Secret keep salt from sticking to paws?  People throw down
lots of the stuff when snow or ice is expected.  I wipe it off Krokus's
feet, but it would be nicer for both of us if it just didn't stick to his
feet at all.

Tracy



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