From: srlee@beta.lanl.gov (Stephen R Lee)
Subject: Re: Dirty Paws!
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 19:05:25 GMT

In article <1992Nov13.082445.2022@yogi.hsc.ucalgary.ca> steve@yogi.hsc.ucalgary.ca writes:
>What does the net do about dirty paws?
>
>We have a 5.5mo golden that is, and always will be, an indoor dog.
>
>We let her out to take care of business and, depending on the weather, when we
>let her back in, we have to clean her paws.  Most times, a wipe with a towel
>isn't good enough so we carry her to the tub to wash her paws.  This isn't too
>much of a problem at 47lbs but I expect her to get bigger.
>
>I was thinking there must be a better way.
>
>Are there such things as "Dog Boots"?  I would put them on before she went out
>and take them off when she came in.  No more dirty floors/carpets!!!

Yes, there are such things.

>
>Do these things exist?  Does anyone use them?  Do they stay on?  What do you
>do?

I use dog booties for my sled dogs in a variety of situations, but always to 
protect the paws from injury while working.  I've never thought of using them
to keep floors clean.  Dog booties are essentially small "sacks" that go
over each paw.  They are usually made out of cordura material, sometimes lined
with polar plus (for softness and moisture absorbancy).  They are secured with
velcro at the top, around the leg.  They are usually 2 to 4 dollars per paw, and
are avaiable from a variety of sled dog equipment mail order buisness.  I can
provide sources if you wish.  They are easy to make yourself for a lot less.

Having said all of this, I'm not sure I would recomend them for your particular
problem, however.  Dog booties come with their own set of problems and inconvienices,
and I'm not convinced that it would be a good trade.  Naturally I do not know what
your situation is, exactly, but I have found that a large washable rug near the
dog door is sufficient to wipe paws before hitting the carpet.  During the spring thaw
(lots of mud), I sometimes keep a small bucket of water by the door and dip each paw
in and wipe it off prior to entrance into the rest of the house.  These things are
easier if you have NO dog door, because you control the dogs entrance and exit
in the house.  I have a dog door, so my situation is more complicated, but not 
intractible.

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From: darwin@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Darwin Devore)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 21:31:09 GMT
Subject: Norwegian Elkhound Breeder Information Wanted
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