Easy Practical and Fashionable Dog Socks

My dog recently hurt her paws on the hot summer pavement. I tried looking into some dog shoes, but the reviews were not great. We keep old socks around for crafts and cleaning so I thought that using them would help protect her paws around the house. I tried just slipping the sock onto her feet but they would not stay on. So I set out to make socks for my dog that were by far the cheapest and easiest.

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1-4 socks (depending on your dog's paws condition) I used Medium/Large kids socks for my 50 LB dog, so give or take based on the size of your dog. (I found that socks with a thin elastic band work best)

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Hot glue (optional)

Bag Balm or lotion (optional)

Acquire sock. As I mentioned before, I had old socks on hand but if you do not you could go and buy a pair. Socks like the one pictured above work best (small elastic bands are easier to tie)

Cut as shown. Make sure to not cut on the side with a heel.

Fold the sock in half and cut the elastic band on the fold. (See Photos)

I put some balm on her paws because the socks prevent her from licking it and getting it all over the floor.

With the ties facing out, Distract dogs with biscuits and gently slip their paws into the sock. Loosely double-knot the sock so it is secure but not hurting your dog.

If you have wood stairs or mostly wooden floors and are concerned about your dog slipping, simply add a few dots, squiggles, or lines of hot glue on the bottom. I did not find this necessary but it could help.

Monitor your dog with he/she uses the socks. Take them off to go on any outdoor terrain or when your dog is left unattended.