If your puppy keeps licking a sore paw or skating across the kitchen tile, the right footwear actually helps. We have fitted boots and grip socks on small, medium, and large dogs, and the lesson is always the same. Measurement beats guessing every single time. A boot that looks correct on the size chart still slips off mid walk if you skip the paw width measurement. We look at how each style handles hot summer pavement, winter snow, and indoor traction for senior dogs. We also note how long it takes a puppy to stop the funny high step walk and move normally. Straps matter more than the shoe itself, since a weak hook and loop closure is the difference between a boot that stays on and one you lose in the park. Watch for rubbing at the ankle on the first few wears, and trim nails before fitting so the toe box has room.

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