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09-02-2007, 01:59 AM | #1 |
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| Help.....YorkieTalk apparal makers Hello everyone. First of all, if this is in the wrong section I do apologize. Now, I want to take Angel out more often on walks but find that afterwards her paws are VERY dirty and have to wash them all the time. I've looked into get her shoes but she is so tiny (3.5lbs) that even the smallest ones I get are still too big (they fall off or can't be tightened enough). We tried getting little socks to fill up the void in the shoes but still no go. So I got to thinking, why not put some sort of flexible rubber on the bottom of the socks to act as a sole and use that as "shoes"? I went and found some flexible rubber at the local hardware store. And now I ask the YT'ers here what can I use to stick the rubber on to the cotton sock? Something that will stay flexible when dried yet durable when washed/worn. Thanks
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09-02-2007, 02:49 AM | #2 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | I am not an apparel maker. In fact, my last experience on a sewing machine was when I was 8 and I put the needle of my mom's machine through my finger nail. It haunts me to this day. But as a consumer, I've spent hundreds of dollars trying to find the perfect dog bootie to protect my Yorkies against the snow. I haven't found it yet. Here are some thoughts: * Is it just dirt you're trying to protect against, or is it moisture and dirt? * If there's water involved, the cotton sock you're trying to attach the rubber to is going to be worthless. Cotton doesn't stand up to liquid well. * If you're not concerned about water, you don't need rubber. * Dogs don't need "support" like humans do. Simpler is better with booties. * Fleece is the most comfortable thing you can put on your dog's feet. It also stays warm when wet. * How about a simple fleece "sock" with velcro attached at the top? * I've also seen dog booties made of waterproof nylon fabrics. They can be slippery on snow, though. If you invent the perfect bootie, let me know!!!!!
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09-02-2007, 03:00 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Most glues probably wouldn't work too well, as they don't withstand washing. A different idea would be to use a pair of gloves with the grip type tips. Cut off the fingers and use ribbons or (even sew on snaps) to keep them on her feet. I've been able to find shoes small enough for Ruby and she is not quite as big as Angel. She doesn't wear them on walks though, they really are more of a fun "dress-up" item, not practical for walking.
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09-02-2007, 03:06 AM | #4 |
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09-02-2007, 04:21 AM | #5 |
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| You could probably use industrial strength velcro to attach the sock to the rubber.
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09-02-2007, 08:34 PM | #6 |
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| @alaskayorkie: @ this time, I just want to protect her feet from dirt. The reason for putting the flexible rubber is to act as a sole so there's protection for her feet if she does step on something sharp and for traction. @flgurl69: thanks for the link @Yorkiekids: the problem w/velcro is that it adds height/thickness b/w the sock and the rubber making it a bit wobbly, which I don't want. thanks for the suggestion tho keep the suggestions coming
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