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Hi all!!
So this winter will be Norman's first and my first with an active dog!
I see lots of posts regarding winter gear, but how necessary is it? We live in Alabama where snow is an anomaly! But it can get below freezing.
I want to make sure I understand how best to protect Norman, especially his feet. But do not want to go online shopping without proper knowledge on the essentials...
So my questions are, how often should he wear little paw booties? We go on walks a few times a say and he walks in grass and concrete so I dont know if booties are good for all conditions (grass, concrete, "snow")? Also is it a one size fits all kind of deal? I dont want his little paws to freeze or anything wet get stuck and frozen to his fur.
**How do you get him use to wearing booties??**
Next, jackets or sweaters... He a very thick hairy boy but I dont want that to fool me into thinking he is warm. Do yall suggest a sweater/jacket if he's outside more than 15 minutes?
If there's anything else I am missing that is a winter essential please let me know I am all ears
Thank you all so much!! I have been reading past forums on this and just want to make sure I get the true essentials.
So this winter will be Norman's first and my first with an active dog!
I see lots of posts regarding winter gear, but how necessary is it? We live in Alabama where snow is an anomaly! But it can get below freezing.
I want to make sure I understand how best to protect Norman, especially his feet. But do not want to go online shopping without proper knowledge on the essentials...
So my questions are, how often should he wear little paw booties? We go on walks a few times a say and he walks in grass and concrete so I dont know if booties are good for all conditions (grass, concrete, "snow")? Also is it a one size fits all kind of deal? I dont want his little paws to freeze or anything wet get stuck and frozen to his fur.
**How do you get him use to wearing booties??**
Next, jackets or sweaters... He a very thick hairy boy but I dont want that to fool me into thinking he is warm. Do yall suggest a sweater/jacket if he's outside more than 15 minutes?
If there's anything else I am missing that is a winter essential please let me know I am all ears
Thank you all so much!! I have been reading past forums on this and just want to make sure I get the true essentials.