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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Simple, but they actually work Jan 29, 2009
By Christopher Zibart
We live in the Chicago area, and our dog has a long winter if he can't walk. He hates walking without foot protection, because the ice and salt really bothers him. We've tried all kinds of dog boots, including ones with little suspenders, ones with velcro straps, etc. The dog stands stiff legged and doesn't really want to walk. And we can't keep them on him -- they often fall off. Pawz have been a major improvement. They are simple: as others have noted, they are like miniature balloons. They don't look like they would have much thermal protection. But the rubber lip of the balloon really keeps them on (we've never had one come off), and our dog loves to walk with them. My impression is that the dog feels like they aren't there, because they are so thin. They last longer than you might think. Our dog gets dozens of walks from each set, before he puts a nail through the rubber, or the rubber lip separates.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Pawz work so well, I'm telling everyone I know! Feb 14, 2010
By NH Animal Lover
Yes, they look like balloons! But so what, if they work!
My Lucy is a 12 lb rescue Poodle from the south, this was her first snow experience and she didn't love the snow at all. I got these boots, and she runs around leaping and playing and running as hard as she can, having a ball, with no problems at all. I had to learn the best way to put them on, but after a couple of trys, they go on very easily. I've had 1 box for a month, and she's still using the same 4 boots that I started her on, so they last forever. I rinse them every time I use them. Don't leave them on after you come inside, moisture can build up inside the boot.
I can imagine that the larger the dog, the more boots you would go through, but for small dogs, these are fabulous. She's not at all bothered by them.
Putting them on, if you are right handed:
If possible, put the dog on a table or counter. That's easy with little guys.
Using both hands, put 2 fingers of the left hand and the middle finger of the right hand just inside the lip of the boot and hold the opening open.
With your thumb and index finger of the right hand, snag a foot and insert in the boot. Make sure you insert far enough so the boot goes up as far as it can.
Give a treat
Repeat for the other 3 feet.
If you are left handed, I would imagine you would use the same instructions but opposite hands. They pull off relatively easily with a tug and a snap. Rinse the salt and sand off the outside, and drain til dry. If you need to rinse out the inside, be sure to let them dry completely upside down so moisture doesn't collect and stay inside the boot
Pros:
Inexpensive
Last a long time
Don't annoy the dog so they don't try to pull them off
If one gets lost, so what, they are disposable and inexpensive
Easy to put on once you try a couple of times
Everyone comments on how adorable she is in her boots (she's adorable anyway, but I'm okay with people smiling and enjoying it)
No salt in her paws
Keeps ice out from between the pads
Cons:
Can't think of any
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Works great. A bit tought to get on and off Feb 02, 2010
By T. Heubert
They are indeed glorified balloons, but they work great. Our dog wasn't able to walk around in DC when the streets are treated for snow. With Pawz, he does his normal walk without any problem. Getting them on him is a 2 man job though. Once on and moving, he forgets about them. They stay on without problem-- which is more than I can say for anything else we've tried.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Pawz stay on and give good protection Dec 28, 2009
By Bebe the Terrier
I have a 13-pound Jack Russell terrier who must have her walks or else... I live in a Chicago suburb that unloads tons of salt on the streets at the merest hint of snow. Instead of shoveling, many homeowners dump tons of salt on their sidewalks. Without boots, I end up carrying the dog on our walks to avoid the salt getting all over her whole 11-inch-high body. Pawz work out great because they don't twist or fall off. They are not easy to get on but if they were, they would not stay on! I got the extra small size, which is probably too small. They seemed too tight around the leg. Instead of sending them back, I cut a slit in the top. That probably makes them easier to put on and they do stay on but if I'm not careful, the slit gets bigger and the Pawz have to go in the trash. So far they are the best solution for my very active terrier.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Rim too loose on Small, too tight on Xsmall Dec 01, 2010
By SusieD
I bought size small for my miniature female Schnauzer. The length is fine but the width is too much. She looks like a platypus! Also, the rim is too loose and it doesn't look like she will keep them in place once we go out in the snow. I also bought Xsmall for my other min Schnauzer (male) who is unusually small. The size (length and width) fit him perfectly. I did not have any problems putting the booties on him. Problem is the rim is too tight and I don't know if it is cutting some circulation. He was able to very quickly walk around the house with them. It looked he was even having fun. I have not tried them outside as we haven't had any snow yet. So... even though I think the product is very promising, one size is too loose on the rim for one dog and the other size too tight for the other one. I hope the manufacturer slightly adjusts the sizes so I can keep buying the product. I did try the Xsmall on the female Schnauzer and she definitely needs a small.
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