Equipment and Gear for Dogs

Calypso roaring at the sun! Also, sporting her dog bootie from dogbooties.com.

Colorado Top Dog has years of experience with different equipment and dog gear. Having ordered from countless companies and manufacturers, I’ve found that some products stand out, while others don’t meet our standards for rugged outdoor use in Colorado. Over time, you’ll see my recommendations in these blogs. This post marks the beginning of my fall/winter recommendations. I’ve had hands-on experience with this equipment and have likely placed multiple orders with the companies I discuss. These are not paid advertisements; this is the reality of my experience with dog equipment.

Protective Booties for Dogs

Most equipment isn’t typically available at a local retailer. One of my favorite pieces of dog gear is simply Dog Booties. These work great. They are reasonably priced, and their dog booties fit great. Multiple colors and levels of fabric. Even fleece. Hunting dog trainers, has your dog ever stepped on a cactus or gotten cut in the training field? Do their paws freeze in winter? The first step is to ask your dog groomer to trim the fur between your dog’s pads. Trimming this fur helps prevent ice lumps from forming on and between their pads. The next move is to place an order. Then wait for your package to arrive. You can order in bulk as they wear out over time, and in the Rocky Mountain terrain we encounter and on urban sidewalks daily. They’re great to cover wounds and to have on hand when pavement starts getting treated with ice melt—a topic we’ll cover in more detail within the next few weeks. I order around five sets at a time. Here’s Calypso modeling a green bootie. Never once did I have to readjust or worry about this equipment in the field, and I always have a stash ready should my dogs need paw protection.

Colorado Top Dog Calypso