What Are Dog Boots For?
Just like human boots, dog boots are designed to protect your dog's feet while out walking. They're ideal in areas where puncture wounds from thorns or broken glass are a concern, and can also protect paws on hot sidewalks, hot sand, or from ice and snow and salt. They also help give old dogs improved traction on slippery floors and can protect injured paws to help them heal.
Not all dogs need boots, and you shouldn't put them on your dog as fashion accessories, but they are useful in certain situations, such as when you need to keep your dog's paws dry due to an injury, or when walking in areas with sharp objects that could cut or puncture your dog's paws.
As long as you choose well-fitting dog boots, they should stay in place. Look for options with velcro straps, as these tend to keep dog boots on securely.
Generally, you need to measure the width of your dog's paw to find the right size dog boots. It's best to do this while your dog is standing. The easiest way is to get your dog to stand on a piece of paper, then draw around the paw and measure the outline.