When a dog walks around wearing four little shoes, some people will say that it is so idle that they don’t know what to do. It’s better to put shoes on the dog and treat it like a human being. Some people also say how uncomfortable it is for a dog to put on shoes, and what is the difference between restraining its freedom. In fact, putting shoes on dogs is not just sensationalism, let alone superfluous.

Put some shoes on it:

1. Just like us, we put on beautiful shoes when we go out and put on comfortable slippers when we get home. On the one hand, it is for hygiene, and on the other hand, it is for the comfort of the feet. The same goes for dogs. Wearing shoes when going out can prevent their paws from bringing dirty things home. When you get home, take off your shoes and rest your little paws.

2. If your dog goes out for a lap with bare feet, he may need to wash his feet when he comes back, especially if he is a long-haired dog. This will bring certain problems to the health of the pet's feet. The feet may not be dried immediately after washing, and problems will easily occur over time. Dermatitis may occur at the hair roots on the feet, and itching caused by long-term moisture in the toes can also occur. It can cause dogs to get athlete's foot, and in severe cases, it can develop into toe inflammation.

3. Dogs shed hair easily, especially after strenuous activities. Putting shoes on the dog can easily clean up the fallen hair; it can also prevent sharp things from hurting its little paws.

4. In winter, snow melting agent is sprinkled in places with a lot of snow. The snow melting agent is usually coarse salt. When pets walk on it, it is easy for the coarse salt to be caught between the cracks of their feet. If they walk on it, it is easy to hurt their paws.

Tips for choosing shoes:

Like people, dogs’ shoes are also divided into large and small sizes. Dogs have no way of telling us whether the shoes are just right when trying on shoes, so it is very important to measure the shoe size:

1. When measuring, the forepaws should be used as the standard, because generally, the dog’s forepaws are larger than the back paws. When measuring, let it stand and measure its actual length and width so that its center of gravity falls on the soles of its feet.

2. There will be a certain difference in the size of the dog's paws when they are in the air and when they are on the ground. The reason is that the small meat pads on the dog's paws are elastic, and some dogs are particularly naughty and will not cooperate during the measurement. . A little trick is to step on the dog's front paws on white paper, use a pen to draw a circle around the paws, measure the length × width of the drawn circle, and enlarge it within 12.5px.

3. When choosing shoe size, pay attention to the length of the sole of the foot to consider the size of the shoe. Because the shoes are wide, you can put some velvet on both sides; if you choose according to the width, if you choose a shoe that is small, it will squeeze the dog's feet.

Wearing shoes for the first time requires adaptation: When putting shoes on your dog, don’t ignore its feelings, just put them on. It is best to trim the hair near its feet first, especially for long-haired dogs. some dogsIt will resist, try it on step by step, and gradually it will like the feeling of wearing shoes.

Trim the hair on the soles of the dog's feet: A lot of hair will grow between the gaps in the paw pads of the dog's soles. Cover the paw pads so that the dog cannot stretch freely when walking, especially when walking on smooth ground without wearing shoes. It is easy to slip and fall.

Too long hair on the feet can easily absorb dust and dirt, such as dirty water in puddles, creating conditions for bacteria to multiply, causing skin diseases. Therefore, you should always trim off the hair on the soles of your feet that grows too long and keep your feet tidy.

When trimming the long hair between the paw pads, separate the dog's toes, use your fingers to spread the paw pads to the left and right, leaving a certain gap, and then use scissors against the edge of the paw pads to cut off the long hair. In addition, some hair will grow on the paw pads, so don’t forget to trim it. The hair on the soles of the feet grows very quickly, so you should try to cut it as short as possible every time you trim it, but be careful not to cut the dog's skin.

When you put shoes on your dog for the first time, you must pay attention to the dog's behavior. If the dog cannot walk at first because of wearing shoes, you can guide the dog appropriately. Dogs may chew shoes because they are not used to it.

Parents should stop it appropriately, such as gently patting the dog's mouth and saying "no" or "NO" to it, just like not letting it bite slippers or wall coverings. No matter how adaptable your dog is, he will encounter some unexpected situations when he wears shoes for the first time, so don’t rush for success or give up right away.

Editor’s tip:

1. Wearing shoes does not mean that you have to wear them all the time, it depends on the situation;

2. Not one pair of shoes can be worn in all seasons. You should consider changing shoes for your dog according to the weather and environment;

3. Pay attention to the hygiene of the shoes, dry them frequently and keep the inside of the shoes dry.