Barkley's New Boots

Barkley got some new boots. He loves them so much he's dancing for joy.

*One year we had a very harsh winter with a lot of snow and ice which led to loads of salt and de-icer on the sidewalks. Barkley needed protective boots because the salt was eating through his foot pads. The boots recently came in handy again when he cut his foot and needed stitches. They kept his foot clean and dry during his walks. The set of boots he's modelling in the video are his replacements for the original ones he chewed to pieces*

It only took one walk outside for him to get used them. Muttluks are seriously awesome boots if you're looking to protect your dog's feet from the elements.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Barkley
• Shiba Inu
• Dog
• Dancing
• Barkllet

[SuperHellokitty13]

your dog looks like a fox

[KoshitheShiba]

@SuperHellokitty13 We get that a lot! :D

[jwhittonnaturephotos]

I've watched this about 10 times now and still laughing. LOL I didn't notice until I put it on full screen that you have a 2nd Shiba. What's your other Shibas name? My one Shiba Sami has medical issues as well, She has Inflammatory Bowl Disease and she has also had Pancreatitus. I kid you not, between the 2 times in the hospital, it's been over $10,000 in vet bills. But, she is so worth it. My 2 make me smile every day. Best dogs ever!

[KoshitheShiba]

@jwhittonnaturephotos @jwhittonnaturephotos Our other Shiba is named Koshi and he's as healthy as a horse. Barkley has a lot of health issues and we have spent thousands of dollars on him but he one of the happiest little creatures I've ever met. And he's worth every penny! Everyone absolutely adores him.

[KoshitheShiba]

@fab4fan24 Hello! Barkley is wearing Muttluks. They are great boots. Nice and warm, sturdy, and made in Canada so you know they'll perform well in cold winters. ;) They are a little pricey but well worth the money in my opinion. Barkley is modelling the fleece-lined boots and they come in many colours and sizes. Once he's outside, he walks just fine in his boots and is a much happier dog for it. The salt and ice was murder on his poor feet!

[whitecrow255]

trying* (it's not about being a "downer" it's about letting an animal be an animal. God gave them ALL they need for weather protection. DOGS DON'T NEED BOOTS. That's just silly.

[KoshitheShiba]

@whitecrow255 Really? Were you there with him as he screamed in pain lying on his side because he was unable to walk thanks to his food pads being burned by the salt & de-icer? Did you have to carry him home and rinse off his feet and put some soothing balm on them? I think not. Just because your dog doesn't need boots doesn't mean that other dogs do not. He has sensitive feet. Am I wrong for trying to protect them?

[BarkleyShiba]

@96734cmh Thank you!! Barkley is a rescue and has a lot of health issues (although you'd never know it by looking at him). We go to great lengths to make sure he receives the best possible food, care and attention. And that includes protecting his tiny little feet when needed. I appreciate you coming to our defence. :)

[watercatfish]

my dog does the same thing!

[CMR1188]

What makes the video for me is the joyful laughing from his owner.

[melissaknits1]

@whitecrow255 God gave dogs everything the need to protect their feet, and then man gave dogs salt on sidewalks and roads to eat holes in their feet.

[Chinaplate341954]

@whitecrow255 what a pain in the butt you are, thank god I live on the other side of the world, what a bore you are. Oh and don't forget when or if you have or had children, don't put shoes on them in the snow, they need to walk in what god gave them, what a jerk.

[Chinaplate341954]

@whitecrow255 what a pain in the but you are, thank god I live on the other side of the world, what a bore you are. Oh and don't forget when or if you have or had children, don't put shoes on them in the snow, they need to walk in what god gave them, what a jerk.