Sneakers for dogs
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I use dog boots for my dog (check my picturetrail under Carma). I take her Mtn. Biking and her feet would get really raw from the dry dirt and rocks, so that's why I tried them. They have been working really well and her feet never get sore. They stay on even through huge water puddles. It's funny, because now if she sees me get out the boots, she knows she's gonna have some fun. She loves the sound they make on the ground and loves to skid around and test them, almost like they are skates and she's perfecting her skills. LOL! . I'm sure they'd be good for your dog for running. You might even want to use them for half a run so her feet can still toughen up, but also be protected for some of the run. It took Carma about 10 min. to get used to them and realize they weren't coming off. Be prepared for comments from onlookers.
I got mine at Cabelas. They are the 'Ultra Deluxe hunting boots' and expensive at $50 bucks a set. She has already worn out the back ones, so I'm looking for a more disposable kind at a cheaper price. The ones she has would have been alot better if the sole had come up over the toes. Your dog might not wear them out as fast if she is on a leash and not running free or over rough terrian. One more thing to remember is the dogs nails need to be trimmed for a more comfortable fit. Also, if your dogs feet show no signs of soreness, redness or broken pads, I don't think I'd even worry about boots. Some dogs have tough foot pads and some don't, just depends on the dog.
Here are some sites I'm looking at with cheaper boots.
http://www.mtnridge.com/catalog.0.html.0.html
http://www.youractivepet.com/cgi-lo...ts.html?L+scstore+gssg2516ff1c151c+1176130616
http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/barbell.gif ~Dallys~
www.picturetrail.com/keeponthesunnyside
I got mine at Cabelas. They are the 'Ultra Deluxe hunting boots' and expensive at $50 bucks a set. She has already worn out the back ones, so I'm looking for a more disposable kind at a cheaper price. The ones she has would have been alot better if the sole had come up over the toes. Your dog might not wear them out as fast if she is on a leash and not running free or over rough terrian. One more thing to remember is the dogs nails need to be trimmed for a more comfortable fit. Also, if your dogs feet show no signs of soreness, redness or broken pads, I don't think I'd even worry about boots. Some dogs have tough foot pads and some don't, just depends on the dog.
Here are some sites I'm looking at with cheaper boots.
http://www.mtnridge.com/catalog.0.html.0.html
http://www.youractivepet.com/cgi-lo...ts.html?L+scstore+gssg2516ff1c151c+1176130616
http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sports/barbell.gif ~Dallys~
www.picturetrail.com/keeponthesunnyside
I have run with one of my dogs for years and his feet are fine. I think it depends on the dog. I also think they need to start slowly to build up callouses. Also, they need to work up to more mileage. For someone who doesn't run, going out and running five miles would be tough first time out. They need to work up to it. The same is true for dogs and they can't tell you that they are tired or need a break or water.
JMHO
Lorie
JMHO
Lorie
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
I'm with Lorie - my dog Tucker trained for a half marathon with me, and never needed sneakers. But I've always been one to make sure my dogs are very used to different terrains as I hike and run with them frequently. They are "broken in" to running and hiking slowly when they are puppies. I would use booties in ice or on very rough rock (I carried them with me for search training), but for standard terrain no.
Now, that being said, keep in mind that different road surfaces have different give so if you're skating with them on macadem (tarmac) your dogs will have less trouble than if you're on concrete.
Dallys - try REI as well - they have some great dog stuff. (www.rei.com) And I think I saw them at PetSmart and PetCo.
Now, that being said, keep in mind that different road surfaces have different give so if you're skating with them on macadem (tarmac) your dogs will have less trouble than if you're on concrete.
Dallys - try REI as well - they have some great dog stuff. (www.rei.com) And I think I saw them at PetSmart and PetCo.
Christine- I have bought the ones at petco before and they were very cheaply made and didn't stay on well. I used them indoors so my dog wouldn't scratch my wood floors and they didn't last long. I'll have to check out REI to see if they have a better model than Cabelas. This is the first dog I've ever had with overly tender feet. I've spent 3 years trying to toughen up her feet; build calluses, use remedies and waxes and so on, but nothing worked. Having her wear boots has made all the difference in her being able to go Mtn. biking with us or not. I also had to break her into shape slowly with the biking. She started out at a couple of miles and now our usual route is 8 to 12 miles and she does that pretty easy. If I take her hiking, running or walking she goes barefoot. It's the running fast mixed with the rough terrain that tear up her feet. I think it's great you did search training.
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
Never bought my dog sneakers but he does have an extensive sweater and coat wardrobe! OK I know this doesn't answer your question. If I knew how to make a picture trail I'd post some pics!
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