Comments on: Sew Your Own Winter Dog Boots

By: Craft Bump: 70+ Crafty Ideas Revisited : TipNut.com

Craft Bump: 70+ Crafty Ideas Revisited : TipNut.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:37:04 +0000

[...] Sew Your Own Winter Dog Boots: Sewing pattern from Domestik Goddess. [...]

By: Kathi

Kathi — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:09:58 +0000

Just used your pattern to make two booties for my Golden Retriever Pet therapy dog. We often visit older friends at the hospitals and nursing homes with very thin skin. My dog is a paw puppy and loves to put his paws on his friends. I have worried about him tearing or bruising their tender skin. I made the booties out of simple soft, tee shirt material and they work great! He can be a paw puppy without his nails accidentally causing harm. Thanks so much.

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:19:19 +0000

Another alternative for slippery floors, if you want to save the booties for outside, is Paw Wax. I wrote about it back in 2006, when a friend first introduced me to it -- When Dogs Hate Hardwood - Paw Wax, Anyone? -- and can tell you it's come in handy from time to time.

By: Karen in Wisconsin

Karen in Wisconsin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:10:27 +0000

Annette, I sure understand about slippery floors, I replaced the carpet in one room and both Sierra and I slip around on the laminate.
I know there are Paw pads, little grippy things that stick right to their paws.
http://pupgearcorporation.com/Products/Paw-Pads
I know Sierra chew them off pretty fast. She tip toes thru the room right now.
I worry about this as she gets older.
I don’t know if I’m willing to do the whole house with laminate like I was first thinking. Making some light weight booties might be a good alternative, if we do.

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:26:32 +0000

Karen, thanks for sharing the lovely pictures of Sierra – what a beautiful dog! Cutting off the worn-out boot bottoms and replacing them is a terrific idea – so glad you mentioned that idea! I hate sewing Velcro, to be honest with you, and it makes such good sense just to re-use that top part instead of throwing out the whole boot just because of a hole or two (dog toenails and pavement can be rough on footwear!). And from the picture, your two-toned booties actually look like they were designed to be that way — a doggie fashion statement!

Annette, that’s a fantastic tip – thanks very much for giving a link for somewhere to find those Grippies! And I’m so glad to hear the booties are helping your dear old Sadie and Shadow. My greyhound (Casey) is now almost 11, and his “sister” is a 14-year-old Golden Retriever, so I totally get the concerns about older dogs accidentally doing the splits on slippery hardwood floors – especially in the winter when there can be wet spots from melting snow when they first come in from outside.

By: Annette - Michigan

Annette - Michigan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:53:51 +0000

To find the “Grippies” at bed bath and beyond, here is the web site…

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/search/search.aspx/grippies-iron-on/?order_num=-1&sstr=grippies+iron+on&dim=1&nty=1&

They sell them here for $4.99 for a 24 pack. The iron on works better for heavier materials.

by the way, my other dogs name is Shadow! Hope this helps

By: Annette

Annette — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:34:06 +0000

Just replaced our old carpeted floors with hardwood. Must to our dismay, our older dogs, Sadie and were having a terrible time getting around because they were slipping on the floors. Sadie has hip displaysia and would slip into the splits injuring her hips! Ordered some non-slip booties online, but we found they were very stiff, and at $50 a pair, a little pricey. Made the booties using a light weight fleece for indoor, and added an iron on product called “Grippies” to the soles to prevent slipping. They work wonderfully!!! Immediately the old gals realized that they were able to get around without slipping. Thank you Domestik Goddess for your pattern and inspiration! Those interested can find iron on “Grippies” at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond. I made another heavier pair for walking in the snow. Not sure how the grippies will hold up outside, but at only $6 for 24 Grippies, they are replaceable at a reasonable price. Let me know if anyone trys this and has made better modifications!! Thanks again!

By: jardona

jardona — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:21:02 +0000

lovely boots. just right for my lovely shih tzu. thank you so much for this idea.
i won’t have to buy expensive booths but rather personalized them according to my taste. muah.

By: sara no H

sara no H — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:36:39 +0000

Thanks,
These really helped my puppy not get ice in between his toes. I also used an old umbrella to keep them a little more waterproof.

By: Dog Coat Design Is Finished!! | Comfy Nonslip Dog Booties

Dog Coat Design Is Finished!! | Comfy Nonslip Dog Booties — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:24:46 +0000

[...] If you are someone who likes sewing you can creat your own booties. I found a website that shows you just howe to do that. it is a fairly easy design. Sew your own dog booties [...]

By: Woof Wednesday: Snow is in the air | No Ordinary Homestead

Woof Wednesday: Snow is in the air | No Ordinary Homestead — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:31:42 +0000

[...] mentioned something about making me some neoprene booties or ordering some. The Domestik Goddess made some fleece booties for her Greyhound and they’re pretty cool. Hopefully they will stay [...]

By: Karen in Wisconsin

Karen in Wisconsin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:03:01 +0000

The tall booties I made last year I’m still using!
I’m starting to replace the foot portion as we are getting wear thru and some toenail holes.
I’m not that fussy about color etc, just looking for function this time of the year!
here is a set I cut the foot off of and replaced…
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/karenp2/IMG_1809.jpg
I also made a sets for my sister and my niece, for their labs.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/karenp2/IMG_1807.jpg
That’s my model Sierra, she is so good about putting on booties.
This is great pattern and I’ve been passing the word to friends and family about how nice booties are for the dogs and us, their feet don’t get packed with snow and I don’t have the mess in the house either!
Thanks

By: Lyn

Lyn — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:42:21 +0000

I made a coat for my German Short-haired Pointer this winter. It is like a horse blanket, and he loves it, but I used a dark blanket felt and couldn’t see him in it when we walked at night. So I took the back portion of a safety vest (they’re held together with velcro) and sewed that to the coat. I cut off one of the belts that kept the back of the vest attached to the side and left the other one (the one with the sticky velcro hooks) on the vest. This now works as the belly strap for the coat. And now I can see my dog and motorists can see him, too.

I’m going to make the dog boots today. We could have used them a couple of weeks ago when it was -38C, but I certain he’ll be grateful for them now. I read the “training” suggestions; my dog is so treat motivated that I suspect it will take about four treats and 2 minutes to have him prancing in his booties.

Thanks for all the great suggestions and a fun site.

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:40:18 +0000

Chicago Karen… actually, just thinking about it, your “idiot string” idea may have some merit!

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:52:39 +0000

Dinah, I like the idea of remaking a kids jacket for a dog coat. I’ve done something similar with a man-sized fleece sweatshirt to make a spring-and-fall jacket for my greyhound, but the dark-coloured long coat he’s wearing in the picture is just made from corduroy fabric I had lying around and lined with fleece. The basic cut on that is just like a horse blanket, with a tie underneath the belly. For playing in the snow and really bitterly cold days, however, he has a lovely Canadian-made nylon and fleece “ski jacket” I ordered from http://ChillyDogs.ca – wonderful workmanship and a great design. The “Long and Lean” line is proportioned especially for greyhounds, too.

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:48:19 +0000

Pat, I’m delighted to hear that you’re using my dog boot pattern to make them for sale on your site. All the more doggies get a chance to have warm toes this winter, right? p.s. Have a look at my post about training your dog to wear boots, if your Kisha is really hating the feel of something on her feet.

By: Domestik Goddess

Domestik Goddess — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:45:45 +0000

Chicago Karen, the problem with keeping your dogs boots on may be that you didn’t use elastic. The reason for using elastic as well as velcro is that it helps to keep the boot on snugly as the dog walks, but doesn’t cut off his circulation and lets his foot move naturally without forcing the boot to slip down and off.

By: Pat Little

Pat Little — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:57:53 +0000

Hi I went to Joanne yesterday and bought tight grip which is used for the bottom of children’s sleepwear for the feet. It has the little rubber slip dots and is waterproof. I made my Kisha a set of 4 she hates them so far but has been able to get up on her own with out me using a towel underneath her to pick her up. At 60lbs they are a lifesaver especially with our wood and ceramic floors. you can see her picture on my site at http://www.alittleunique.com under my happytails page. I will be added them very soon to purchase. I need to find the tight grip in black. I used the tight grip on the entire bottom of the hour glass with the fleece under it .

By: Dinah

Dinah — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:28:05 +0000

Just a thought,
Get a cheap kids / babies jacket approx his size with a zip up the front .
Cut down the sleeves and attach to top of boots.
Put the whole lot on him then zip up over his back.
You would need to trim off the collar or hood if it was in the way under his chin.
He will look a bit strange but might work.

By: Chicago Karen

Chicago Karen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:12:15 +0000

Aaaargh! I’ve now made my second set of boots since Dec. 30, 2009. The first set last all of 4-5 days before there were holes in all but one of them. The second batch has only been outside for two days but seem to be a little better. 1. I didn’t use any elastic but lengthened the soft part of the velcro so it would wrap all the way around the leg (apprx. 1.5 times), 2) I put to pieces of the hood (rough) part of the velcro on the boots – 1 in front and 1 in back – getting better connection and strength this way, 3) I made them a little longer (almost too long in the front), and 4) I put a layer of Washable (Aileen’s) glue on the bottoms for grip/traction. But there it ends. I can’t keep the front boots on. He’s got short straight front legs and I just can’t keep the two fronts on for an entire 10-15 min. bathroom excursion. Any suggestions? I think I’m going to try idiot-string to either got over his neck/shoulders or . . . HELP?!?!?!