{"id":112,"date":"2022-01-07T11:01:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T16:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/?p=112"},"modified":"2025-03-27T20:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T00:48:57","slug":"best-winter-dog-boots-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/best-winter-dog-boots-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Winter Dog Boots 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter is here, and the temperatures will only continue to get more frigid as the season continues. Just like humans need protection from the cold winter months, our <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/longmont-firestone-dog-training\/cold-weather-safety-tips-for-traveling-with-dogs\/\">furry friends do too<\/a>. Although some breeds of dogs have thick enough coats to keep their bodies warm, all dog\u2019s paws are at risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the winter, if not appropriately protected, dogs\u2019 paws are at risk of frostbite and dried-out paw pads. A dried-out paw pad is similar in feeling to cracked hands or chapped lips, but dogs are forced to walk around, which can be uncomfortable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make for a safer, more comfortable season for your pet, investing in winter boots is the way to go. Boots can minimize the contact your dog\u2019s feet have with the cold, harsh elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog may not be keen on wearing shoes on their feet at first, but they will likely grow accustomed to the idea and be grateful for the protection from the snowy winter. All dogs and climates are different, though, so there are several considerations you should make before purchasing winter boots for your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of the shoe should fit your dog like a glove, and it should be as comfortable as possible. As aforementioned, your dog may not be fond of wearing boots at first, so the shoe must fit well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoe\u2019s sole should have good traction and grip as your dog will be walking on snow and ice. We do not want your dog slipping and sliding around, so invest in boots that will keep your dog grounded as they venture. Having a flexible sole is also a good idea as walking should be comfortable for your dog while wearing the boots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material is essential to consider, and elements like water resistance or waterproof are a good idea since your dog will likely be encountering snow and ice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dogs may go through their boots quickly or lose them, so consider this before purchasing an expensive pair of boots. Making sure the price and quality aligns with your dog\u2019s lifestyle may save you much money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dog does not take well to wearing dog boots, there are other options to save your pet\u2019s paws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you take your dog outside, lather your dog\u2019s paws in a balm to protect their feet from the harsh elements. Paw balms or jellies can keep your dog\u2019s feet safe, moisturized, and are a good alternative. It can also prevent things like salt or ice from getting between your dog\u2019s toes and causing further irritation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your dog comes inside, thoroughly wiping its paws off can also prevent further damage to your dog\u2019s feet. Salt or other chemical melters may slip between the toes, irritate a dog\u2019s feet, and be harmful if licked and ingested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, shoveling a walkway for your dog as they head outside can decrease the harmful effects of salts, ice, or the cold. If shoveling is too much of a chore, throwing down some straw may protect your dog from coming in contact with irritants.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/\">Sit Means Sit<\/a> wants your dog to be safe!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-warning btn-lg d-none d-lg-inline-block\" href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/sms-contact\/\">Get Started With A Free Evaluation! <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here, and the temperatures will only continue to get more frigid as the season continues. Just like humans need protection from the cold winter months, our furry friends do too. Although some breeds of dogs have thick enough coats to keep their bodies warm, all dog\u2019s paws are at risk.\u00a0 Throughout the winter,&#8230;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/best-winter-dog-boots-2021\/\"><b>Read More <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/b><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":274,"featured_media":113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29073],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dog-friendly-items"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/274"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":806,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions\/806"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/elkton-delaware-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}