Shoes for dogs
Clothing for animals has become almost an integral part. But you can often meet the hostess and her dog, wearing boots or slippers. What is this – another whim or a necessary innovation?
Why do dogs need shoes? 
In fact, dog shoes are comfortable, practical and useful. Rubber boots are great for your paws. dogs stay dry and clean after walking through puddles and mud in rainy weather. And warm boots will keep your paws warm small dogs in winter. By the way, there are also shoes for large breeds - they help not to clog the space between the toes with snow and ice. After all, this injures delicate paws and the dog is not comfortable walking further.
In addition, often in winter roads and sidewalks are sprinkled with reagents or salt; they get clogged into microcracks in the animal’s paws and begin to cause discomfort, even burns. In the summer heat, the asphalt gets very hot, so if you walk an animal in hot weather, you should take care of its paws.
Another plus of dog shoes is that some types can be worn at home. This is a salvation for those who have parquet floors at home and the owners do not want the floor to have scratches from claws. An animal with a wound on its paw also needs shoes to prevent dirt from getting in and to prevent the dog from licking the wound.
How to choose shoes for dogs 
It is best to purchase dog shoes in stores rather than ordering online. After all, animals also have different types of shoes, just like humans; a pair of shoes is suitable for one dog, but not for another. Therefore, the most ideal option is to take your pet and go shopping for new shoes together, so you can choose the right size and a comfortable pair.
You need to choose shoes that are ideally suited to the size of your pet’s paws, fit comfortably, but at the same time it is necessary that the dog is comfortable and comfortable. Nowadays shoe manufacturers make a wide variety of shoes for dogs, right down to insulated boots with fur. But it’s better not to rush into such options, because the dog’s fur is of no use, it will only fall out after a while and the shoes will begin to dangle on their paws.
When buying shoes, carefully examine each shoe - the inside should be smooth without any unevenness or pilling, the sole should be even. If for some reason you cannot take your pet shopping with you, then measure his paw to choose the right size. The paws are outlined with a pencil or felt-tip pen on a piece of paper, after which the length and width of the paw are measured.
It should be remembered that it is best to accustom a dog to shoes from a young age; adults may simply not accept such an item of clothing. If the dog is an adult, you can start putting it on at home, during sleep, then during play, only after the pet gets used to it and feels confident in the boots can you go for a walk in them.
Dog Shoes Review 
Today there are many types of dog shoes. Among them are: socks - for home use so that the animal does not leave claw marks, or if you do not have carpets and the dog slips on the floors. Boots - they are made of fleece, leatherette, fabric, these are most often just for beauty.
Boots - they are not for beauty, but for convenience and benefit. There are winter ones with insulation, or rubber ones for rainy and dirty weather. In addition to these few basic options, manufacturers offer dog lovers sports sneakers, knitted booties and even ugg boots for their pets.
DIY dog shoes 
You can make boots for your pet yourself. To do this, you first need to take the necessary measurements from all four paws, since the size of the front and hind legs can sometimes vary slightly. When cutting out the sole, you should make it a little larger, leaving a margin for allowances. You should also measure the height of the paw from the floor to the desired height of the product and the thickness of the paw.
The sole pattern is a cut out circle with a diameter of the foot plus one centimeter. There should be two such patterns - for the hind and front paws. For the boot, a rectangle with the length of the shoe height you have chosen and a width equal to the diameter of the paws. Don't forget to take a couple of centimeters in reserve.
Cut out the patterns and attach them to the fabric. Next, the fabric needs to be cut. The sole is best made of rubber, leather or felt. You need to start stitching from the sole; it is stitched to the main fabric. After which you need to sew the boot to the sole; it is better to leave the seam on the outside so that the dog does not cling to it with its claws. To fasten shoes to the paw, you can make holes in the product and pass elastic laces through them. Or sew on Velcro fasteners.
