Does Your Dog Need Rain Boots?
If you are not a dog lover or a dog owner, then it is quite possible you would think that rain boots for a dog is simply ridiculous. However, dog owners that really love their dogs are more likely to be open to the idea because they care about their pets. If you have a dog and are wondering why you should buy them rain boots, then there are a couple things you should know. Though you may think that dogs don't need rain boots, you may be surprised at how beneficial they can be for you and your dog. A little dog rain boot education is all you need.
Rain boots are very cute on a dog, but they serve a much more practical purpose. As the picture indicates, dogs that go out when it's wet will always come back inside with muddy paws that leave a big mess everywhere they trek. This is easily avoided if they have rain boots.
| Why A Good Fit Is So Important
Buying dog boots that fit your pup correctly is very important. They are much the same as human shoes, if they don't fit correctly, then they are not going to be comfortable. If the shoes aren't comfortable on your dog, then they are not going to want to wear them. Just like with a dog sweater, they might not understand the purpose at first, but once they discover the sweater keeps them warm outside in the cold, most dogs enjoy wearing one. Once they figure out that the bog boots keep their paws from being hurt walking on rocks, hot pavement or keep off the freezing show, they will get the idea and that it's good! |
Why Rain Boots Are Good For Your Dog
Your favorite pooch has sensitive paws even though you might never give them much thought. If you have to walk you pet other than in it's own back yard, there are things on the ground that can hurt them besides just the mud and water, which most dogs aren't too fond of either. If you walk them down the street, there could be glass and other small discarded objects like can pull tabs that can cut them.
If you think about it, the ground itself is very unsanitary. The ground harbors all kinds of nastiness that can make your dog sick. In fact what you probably don't know is that feces from birds, rabbits or other little creatures can carry diseases and cause illnesses that your dog can get. You dog walks in this disgusting stuff and then to get their feet clean, they lick their paws. Then they probably lick you too! UGH! The stuff in the animal or bird feces can harbor parasites, bacteria, or fungus that could lead to things like liver or kidney disease, respiratory problems or just plain old diarrhea. Thoughts of your dog bringing home these sorts of treats on their nasty little feet is enough to make you want to put boots on them every time they go out!
Why Dog Rain Boots Are Good For You
Obviously, if you prevent your dog from getting cuts on their paws or getting some sickening infection or life threatening disease, then the money you spend on some little dog rain boots is going to be money well spent. It is also much less likely to be nearly as much as your veterinarian bill would be if you have to take them for a visit. Your pocketbook is one good reason for dog rain boots.
The second reason is also obvious. Less mess for you to clean up. No more muddy doggy footprints all over your carpets and other floors. Take the rain boots off on the porch, patio, or in your mudroom. Your dog can go straight into the house with no mess to cleanup off of their feet or anything else. No worries if they jump on the sofa or your bed. When dog rain boots are combined with a bog rain coat, you have a cleaner, less smelly, less germ infested dog.
Give the dog rain boots a quick spray or two of disinfectant and a wipe them clean with a cloth or paper towel. If the rain boots are totally rubber or plastic, they can likely be rinsed off under running water if they are really muddy. They will be clean and ready for your next trek out in the rain or even on sunny day just for their feet protection!
Obviously, if you prevent your dog from getting cuts on their paws or getting some sickening infection or life threatening disease, then the money you spend on some little dog rain boots is going to be money well spent. It is also much less likely to be nearly as much as your veterinarian bill would be if you have to take them for a visit. Your pocketbook is one good reason for dog rain boots.
The second reason is also obvious. Less mess for you to clean up. No more muddy doggy footprints all over your carpets and other floors. Take the rain boots off on the porch, patio, or in your mudroom. Your dog can go straight into the house with no mess to cleanup off of their feet or anything else. No worries if they jump on the sofa or your bed. When dog rain boots are combined with a bog rain coat, you have a cleaner, less smelly, less germ infested dog.
Give the dog rain boots a quick spray or two of disinfectant and a wipe them clean with a cloth or paper towel. If the rain boots are totally rubber or plastic, they can likely be rinsed off under running water if they are really muddy. They will be clean and ready for your next trek out in the rain or even on sunny day just for their feet protection!
Get Your Dog Accustomed To Wearing Rain Boots
To say that dogs wearing shoes is not natural is true to a certain extent, but then people aren't born wearing shoes either. We wear them because they serve a specific purpose, they protect our feet. It is the same for dogs. It might take a few times before they resign themselves to wearing the boots, but it is much the same as getting them accustomed to wearing a sweater or a rain coat. Dogs usually know when they see you get out their leash, it's time to go for a walk After they have worn their rain boots and rain coat a few times, it will become as common place as wearing the leash and become part of the walk routine as well. |
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on the picture to see these high fashion dog boots and lots of others you can get just because they are so darn adorable! |
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The price of dog rain boots all depends on the size of the rain boots, the style, and of course the place you purchase the rain boots. They generally run from about $15 and up. Click the picture to see more weatherproof boots in fun patterns like this one! |
