One of the reasons I took matters into my own hands and designed our Grippers non slip dog socks is because the other dog boots and socks I had tried were missing some important features, namely a high-quality rubber grip that goes all the way around the paw. It’s rare that a dog can make it through the day wearing dog booties without them twisting or turning, though wearing the right size will keep it to a minimum. Dogs love to run around, kick, burrow, jump and roll. When I tried dog socks that had grip just on the bottom, my dog would slip and slide if the sock got twisted or tangled on his foot. Grippers dog traction socks have an innovative grip that wraps around the entire paw and we use high-quality rubber that’s safe for pets and actually works. No matter how turned around the socks get, your dog will continue to have the traction they need.
A common complaint pet parents have is that they can’t find dog socks that stay on. Part of the reason for this is it can be difficult to find the right size. On the Dog Quality website, we have a sizing guide you can use that simplifies things by breaking down which size dog socks you’ll need based on your dog’s breed. You can also go by weight and paw measurements. Dog booties or socks that only come in small, medium and large probably won’t work that well unless your dog happens to fall exactly in the middle of one of the sizing categories. That’s why Dog Quality dog traction socks come in seven different sizes.
If you decide to go by weight and paw measurements, while your dog is standing, measure flat across his or her paw at the widest point. If the width of their paw doesn’t match the weight category, contact us and we’ll help you find the perfect fit. For dogs that weigh more than 27 kgs, we recommend finding the size that lines up with their width and then going one size up from that.
Years ago, my own older dog Mackenzie would constantly fall because his legs would give out on my hardwood floors. I tried putting down rugs but he always seemed to find the parts of the floor that weren’t covered and eventually just gave up walking across the wood or tile. The experience spurred me to create our Grippers™ traction socks in order to ensure senior and disabled dogs can stay on their feet and freely get around the house with confidence. Here are some tips for finding the best dog socks for your furry family member’s needs:
As dogs get older, arthritis, general leg weakness and hip problems are more common and these mobility issues can make it difficult for your pooch to navigate certain surfaces like hardwood, laminate or tile floors. If your dog is constantly slipping and falling or has trouble getting up and down, it can cause them to lose their confidence and, suddenly, they’re afraid to go from room to room or up the stairs in your home. Their world shrinks and it takes a toll on their quality of life.
If your dog is afraid of thunderstorms then a Thundershirt makes a lot of sense, no? But these slim-cut tops are also good for helping dogs feel more secure, which makes them helpful for some reactive, anxious, and fearful dogs. So don’t keep the shirt on hold for storms and fireworks, go on and bust it out for daily dog walks too. Thundershirts are also helpful: if your dog needs some help during vet visits, for dogs that need barf bags during car trips, and for creating a svelte silhouette for dogs who are self-conscious about their pooch.
If your dog likes to hang their head out of your car window, Doggles will protect their eyes from flying debris. That pretty much sums it up. Doggles are also helpful for: dogs that ride in side cars, dogs that are blind and walk into things (it protect their eyeballs), and for any dog that likes attracting a lot of attention at stop lights.
If you have a dog that is recovering from surgery, the vet may send you home with the plastic e-cone of shame, but most dogs can’t stand them. It messes with their peripheral vision, scrapes against things, and freaks them out in general. Plus, it’s cheap plastic that probably smells and feels yucky. If your dog will need to wear a cone for a bit, like after ACL surgery, buy a Pro Collar. It looks like a hemorrhoid cushion or a neck rest for travelling (are those the same things?) but it works. The best part is that your dogs can still see in every direction, they can pick up toys and food, and it’s comfy for them to rest their heads on while they sleep. For dogs that are afraid of a regular cone, this is much less scary. Pro Collars are also helpful for: dogs that have rashes they shouldn’t be licking, little dogs that squeeze through fences, and dogs with hemorrhoids who need a soft cushion to sit on.
If your dog sunburns easily, try covering them with a t-shirt (in addition to dog sunscreen) to give them some extra skin protection. Or if your dog has environmental allergies, consider putting them in a t-shirt for their trips outside. When you go back inside, take off their t-shirt and you’re taking off the pollen or whatever else they’re allergic to with the shirt (wipe them down with a damp cloth too). If your dog is really itchy or has a skin infection, try putting them in a t-shirt to protect their skin from their teeth or nails. Healing skin needs air too, so be sure to take it off and let them be nudists on the regular. T-shirts are also helpful for: telling people to back off, covering up big nips on mama dogs, and hiding a bad hair day.
If your dog is high energy and healthy enough to carry some weight, consider a backpack. Wearing a properly fitted backpack, loaded with a couple of soup cans (and by soup, I might mean beer), will help your uber energetic dog work twice as hard on the same stretch of terrain. That means you don’t have to work any harder, but your dog does. Nifty, eh? If you have one of those never, ever tired pups, the added weight will help them burn more steam and tire them out faster during your regular walks. Make sure to start off slow – introduce the backpack first, then add the weight gradually and top out at 25-30% of their body weight. Backpacks are also helpful: if your dog is calmer when they’re wearing their “working” gear, for turning your dog into a sherpa on hikes, and for carrying around litters of hitchhiking kittens.
Do Non-Slip Socks Fit Big Dogs?
Yes. We ordered the XL socks and Leroy has ginormous front paws and they fit well and are easy to put on and take off.
The socks that we got did come with strips of black vet wrap to secure the socks so they don’t flip over or fall off.