Best dog boots according to redditors

I tried the Petsmart shoes too - they were horrible. I got these on Amazon and they work really well. Even used them walking through an airport.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8UHCAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

I agree with the other comments suggesting Musher's Secret--it's excellent for everyday use in all weather (although I avoid hot pavement/asphalt in that I wouldn't be willing to walk on barefoot myself...while that may be a bit extreme, I prefer to err on the side of caution). I've found the conditioning from Musher's helps prevent my doggos' paw pads from cracking.

However, I do put these bad boys, which have a rubber sole with tread like human shoes, on my doggos for some activities. They always wear them when there is rock salt on the ground, because getting those chunks stuck between paw pads is the most painful thing ever (so they would have you believe). In addition, one of my doggos has skinned his paw pads multiple times by skidding on the gravel ground at the dog park when "braking" to snatch a tennis ball, so now he wears boots there as well.

If you think boots might be helpful for your furry running buddy, I have a few pieces of advice: (1) Measure all 4 paws and buy the appropriate size(s). From experience, boots too big twist around so the sole ends up on top and the dog is running with the fabric part on the bottom. They won't last long that way. (2) Beware the dew claw, make sure the boots don't snag or rub there. (3) Consider boot liners or socks. My other doggo (not the fetch-obsessed one) will only keep her boots on if she wears cushy socks, too. (4) Keep an extra pair on hand because your pup is bound to lose one. (5) Go for a "test drive" and pay extra attention to your doggo the first few times he wears the boots to make sure they're not causing pain or discomfort, are rubbing in the wrong places, etc. (6) The particular boots I've bought are fairly durable for what I paid. I bought 2 pair per dog initially (enough to have backups) and 1 more pair each per year since then. I find the fabric tends to wear through from the nails before the tread on the sole gets completely worn down, but I suppose that will vary according to frequency of use, terrain, etc.

All in all my pups have learned that boots = run/dog park, so they've become very patient when I put them on and generally do not try to take them off (I think the exception for us is when snow gets packed in the top, they really can't stand that). They have approximately zero problems walking, running, jumping, fetching, and playing in their boots. Using the boots under the appropriate circumstances has eliminated the most common sources of paw pad injuries for my pups. I wouldn't use them all the time, though, merely because they are an extra thing to put on/take off/buy frequently, and I'm not sure how prolonged use might affect doggy paws. Hope this helps...happy running!

You could also try pawz dog boots. We have better luck with them than regular dog boots with my dog. He doesn't seem to mind wearing them...won't help much with cold but definitely will help with the road salt and won't let ice stick to the fur between their toes.

Those are the RUFFWEAR Grip Trex. They're super high quality, but I've found they do sometimes slip off my pups feet. When they do stay on they offer excellent protection.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ9AIAO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_jKd1DbTZS2EM1

This is awesome but those are $20 dog boots from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Breathable-Protectors-Reflective-Anti-Slip/dp/B06XHK51SN/ref=sr_1_5/146-9763186-9114364?ie=UTF8&qid=1497823066&sr=8-5&keywords=dog+boots

You could also try these

This seems to be them. Found them on amazon comparing the photos.

https://www.amazon.com/QUMY-Waterproof-Reflective-Velcro-Anti-Slip/dp/B01LYITJ4S/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1501788144&sr=1-5&keywords=dog+shoes

You should get it hiking shoes. Will really help keeps his feet in good shape.

There's hundreds of brands. Here's one so you have an idea
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FVT6TRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.Dlszb7F5YA2C

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5N52VO/ref=psdc_3024169011_t1_B01N8TSXEA

We've had our grey with SLO for 8 years and we have found great success with four 1000mg fish oil capsules, two 180mg vitamin E capsules, and a dosage of Doxycycline every day. I will say it took a LONG time for us to see consistent progress and even now a nail will still break once in a while but they are few and far between, finally. It also took us awhile to find the right dosage of meds and the right food (he's on Nutro Max). It really sucks, but if you stay consistent with meds and supplements, I promise it will get better!

Can I offer you some tips on dealing with it in the meantime? We've had a lot of practice so I love to share that knowledge, though you may have already gotten some of this advice from your vet.

• Buy gauze in bulk!
  
• Athletic pre-wrap and athletic self-sticking wrap are fantastic for keeping the gauze in place. Be careful not to wrap too tight — you don't want to cut off circulation.
  
• If you're not comfortable wrapping her paws yourself, get comfortable. It will save you so many trips to the vet! Ask your vet if they will teach you how to wrap if you're not already familiar with wrapping techniques.
  
• Styptic powder is a godsend for when a nail breaks and the blood is gushing everywhere. Dab it on with cotton balls.
  
• Don't wrap until the bleeding has stopped, if you can. Otherwise the blood soaks the gauze and then dries and when you peel it off it will hurt and sometimes cause the wound to reopen. A hard lesson for us. If you have to wrap because your grey just won't sit still to let you apply pressure, we have found some success in letting ours lick his foot JUST UNTIL the bandage comes free. Obviously don't let them lick obsessively or that will reopen the wound as well, but it seems to help with getting dried, bloody bandages off.
  
• Breathable dog booties are really helpful for keeping them from licking the wound while enabling you to keep it unbandaged after it has stopped bleeding/semi-healed (we found ours at Pet Smart but they are similar to these). We also have a set of waterproof booties that we put on both bandaged and unbandaged injured paws when he goes outside to keep the area clean and dry.
  
• Keep all of this stuff together in a big ziplock baggie near where your grey hangs out the most so you can easily grab it quickly when a nail comes off and prevent them from trailing blood all over your house!
  
• That said, we've found a combo of Resolve Stain Remover and hydrogen peroxide to be the best for getting blood out of the carpet.
  
  I hope this is helpful and if I can answer any more questions, please feel free to ask! I'm sorry you're going through this and are still in the early, frustrating stages where you're finding what works and your pup is still in pain a lot. Bigby says, it gets better!

> Cocker 2 boots

I have no idea what those are so I googled it. One of the first things to pop up is this, and its hilarious.

https://www.amazon.com/Morezi-Breathable-Protectors-Reflective-Wear-Resisting/dp/B07GF3T81G

Haha wow if you scroll down the page it says frequent buyers also purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002TNF9V6/ref=pd_aw_fbt__petsupplies_img_2?refRID=02SBZN505YZ7M5NRS1X5

Kitten mittens, except for pups

Seconding the rubber booties. They stay on FAR better than any "boots" I've tried, and they keep my dogs' feet dry and salt-free. It took a couple of days for my dogs to get used to them, but after that it was no trouble at all. One set lasted all winter.

http://amzn.com/B001J1W76O

I have a sweater for my corgi, but I only put it on him when the temp drops below 10 or 15 degrees F. Mostly it's short haired and/or low rider dogs who need winterizing. If it does look like she's getting cold, you should take her to a store to try on something before you buy it. And you should probably invest in some of these to protect her paws from the salt on the sidewalk.

Puppies in the snow are so much fun :)

We used these for our greys when we lived in Chicago. They were easy to put on, and the dogs really didn't mind them.

The only issue was that it was a bit gross when they got peed on (which they occasionally did). If you don't feel like having to run them through the wash, you can get disposables, although we found them much more difficult to put on.

I've also heard amazing things about Musher's Secret, although I've never tried it. From what I understand, one application lasts for a few days- which is a lot less work than putting on and taking off boots every time your hound goes outside!

I use mushers secret as well or the little pawz dog boots. I've been debating getting a pair of ruffwear boots, but the Pawz ones seem to be doing fine except on the coldest and snowiest of days (-10F windchill/3+ inches of snow)

I got my gear at Petsmart for the most part. Fortunately my dog loves clothes so getting him acclimated was no problem. He was a stray and survived all last winter running the streets so he was super excited about all his new loot when we adopted him last February. He felt like a king and was so proud he pranced around the house and didn’t want to take them off. I guess because he knew what it was like to be truly cold and he was grateful.

This is his brand of coat

https://www.amazon.com/Kuoser-Waterproof-Windproof-Reversible-Sweaters/dp/B01LE9S6S8

His booties

https://www.amazon.com/Didog-Waterproof-Reflective-Anti-Slip-Labrador/dp/B07GGRXNBY

I just ordered this hat

https://www.amazon.com/Lifeunion-Classical-Aviator-Leather-Trapper/dp/B07KYMJL67

And for good measure I bought him a heated bed from 1-800-petmeds. It was like $120 but he loves it. The heater is removable as well. Tonight it’s going to be single digits so I’m sure he’s really going to be happy

Edit to add this is his actual coat but I bought it at Five below for $5 instead of on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Kuoser-Waterproof-Windproof-Reversible-Sweaters/dp/B07G5WPX6W

I have this for my dog
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IQPCYN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WrH2DbGPXGBJD

It's kind of a pain to get on, but I have a white rug so it's much easier than giving her a bath whenever we come inside.

I also put these on her

Walkee Paws Waterproof Dog Leggings - Keep Your Dog's' Clean & Dry Without The Hassle of Boots - Classic Checkered Color (Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2V9LJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2sH2DbYR22QVJ

They look absolutely ridiculous, but they're the only boots that she can't kick off. Good luck!

What is that one called?

I ordered a combo of footless coat + tallish boots to go under it.

Are the straps velcro and can they be tightened? I got these from Amazon and they don't slip at all!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FN8N4T2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kzHvCbP6RZPV9

Don't buy those, buy the disposable ones that look like balloons. Trust me, much less pain in the ass.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Pawz-Water-Proof-Boot-Small-2-Inch/dp/B001J1W76O/ref=pd_lpo_199_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=013DYCCDEF1E8C8EZPCQ&th=1

Thanks! The brand is ruffwear we got them on Amazon . If you decide to get some measure your dogs paws front and back.

amazon link

Please please please consider an alternative. Declawing is very painful to an animal and oftentimes changes their behavior for the worse after it has been done (no surprises really, as declawing is not just removing the nails, it is removing the bone as well. think of it like removing your finger up to the second knuckle). How about try something less intrusive/costly first? There are booties you could purchase: https://www.amazon.com/QUMY-Waterproof-Reflective-Velcro-Anti-Slip/dp/B01LYITJ4S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3OW12TD5FRSDR&keywords=dog+booties+for+hardwood+floors&qid=1569187744&s=gateway&sprefix=dog+booties%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-4
Or you could file your doggie's nails down with a dremel, so they aren't nearly as sharp (they make pet specific ones for those too): https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-7300-PT-4-8V-Nail-Grooming/dp/B003TU0XG4/ref=sxin_1_osp54-3d58a629_cov?ascsubtag=3d58a629-5407-463d-bdc4-ae4dbba21da4&creativeASIN=B003TU0XG4&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.3d58a629-5407-463d-bdc4-ae4dbba21da4&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=dremel+dog&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B003TU0XG4&pd_rd_r=a5f5dc22-c306-4952-875e-2a306ba459e2&pd_rd_w=bRrY7&pd_rd_wg=BltYA&pf_rd_p=53eff971-6e12-4016-9864-b6dfd929b2b3&pf_rd_r=SRCDDXV0AR8EDXP32SA5&qid=1569187884&s=gateway&tag=42987st350sr-20
I use the dremel on my boy, and he doesn't mind it at all compared to the nail clipper! Just had to entice him with enough cheese when introducing it lol.

https://www.amazon.com/QUMY-Waterproof-Reflective-Velcro-Anti-Slip/dp/B01LYITJ4S/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2EON6W55Q34IG&keywords=dog+shoes+for+hot+pavement&qid=1563231786&s=gateway&sprefix=dog+shoes+%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-3

I bought these for my dog. he used them all afternoon yesterday running around the pool on cement/rocks/grass and they held up well. Not sure how long they'll last but for the price i'm fine with getting a month's worth of wear out of them (the occasional walk when the pavement is still hot and hanging out by the pool). My border collie wears a size 5. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8UHCAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The black and pink is normal :) She'll start gaining more dark pigmentation as she gets older. That's nothing to worry about!

I second the Musher's Secret. It'll protect her paws and keep them from getting too dry and cracking. Also, put it on right before a walk to protect her paws from the ice melt (salt) that is often used. Then wipe her paws off immediately when you get back.

I bought my boy some cheap boots for now, since his paws may grow. Be sure to let her get used to them slowly, as they may need to be broken in, just like human shoes. Also, if she has dewclaws, make sure they don't get caught on the boots. One way to prevent this is to buy socks or boot liners to cover the dewclaws. Vet wrap can also be used to protect the dewclaws and protect her paws while breaking in the boots.

I like this pair of boots for the price. Here are some [boot liners] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LHXQTQS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483897676&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+boot+liners).

Be patient with the boots. Most dogs hate them at first.

Good luck! :)

You will probably do better with dog boots.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B49TBDM?m=AMZB5QKPRGHAY&ref=mpc_asin_title&fbclid=IwAR26aorWDHzZ61k73JENegjcgiI5AwNQMd4za7lrgRcNqX2enuwp21O2N9k

I use these for my dog. She doesn't love them but she gets used to them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCEELL4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I second the pawz rubber booties. They work great and stay on my dobie even if he runs around in the fields. That said, they are prone to casualty, even though I keep my pup's nails pretty short and trimmed. I actually just bought this pair for my guy in hopes that they last longer and will work for at least leashed walks during winter. Will have to let you know how they are!

Amazon link. These work great.

We use UltraPaws boots (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Paws-Durable-Dog-Boots/dp/B002TNF9V6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1420057083&sr=8-9&keywords=ruffwear+boots)

They can be tougher to get on (there's a little rotate and pivot trick that works), but the second strap goes above the dew claw and really keeps the boots firmly in place.