How to use dog boots

Be prepared for a good laugh the first time your dog wears the new boots. Remember, they’ve been barefoot their entire life, and like a young toddler, their first experience with shoes will be memorable. Dogs will typically pick up their feet and prance like high-stepping ponies, trying to figure out why the ground doesn’t feel the same. (If you have a video camera, this is a great photo opportunity!)

Fully open the Velcro® closures and slip the dog’s foot into the boot. The hook portion of the closure should be on the front of the boot. Pull the closures tight. If the dog is docile and allows you to put on all four boots, go for it. Then let it run around or take the dog for a walk and break in the boots.

If the dog’s unsure about this experience, go slow and put on one boot at a time, letting it get used to the feeling of the boots. After the boots have been broken in, check the closures and re-tighten the boots if necessary.