You can use dog booties to protect his feet from scrapes and cuts, irritation from deicing chemicals and salts, and burns from hot sidewalks. However, many dogs resist wearing booties. Check that the booties are the proper size – not too baggy and not too tight. Help your dog get comfortable with his booties before he needs to wear them. Put a bootie on one foot at a time. Allow him to walk around the house. Your dog may walk awkwardly as he adjusts to the bootie. Put a bootie on another foot and then a third and a fourth bootie. Offer treats and lots of praise during this process to encourage him to accept the booties and not fight to take them off. Never punish or yell at your dog if he resists booties. Just stop and try another day. Contact your vet care Salem, VA to learn more.