Over the past few years here in the UK we have experienced colder than normal winters and they caught us out because they were early. Dogs feel the cold as much we do, so it's important to keep them warm and dry while out on their walks. Dogs tend to grow thicker hair over the winter months but this can sometimes not be enough to protect them from the cold. Dog coats are the perfect way to keep them warm and protect them from the winter elements. There are a wide range of dog coats available whether you go for the Hurtta Winter Jacket with its fleece lining, fur collar and underbelly protection to keep them or a Timberwolf Wax Jacket with it's waterproof waxed coating protection. Coats will keep your dogs warm, dry, clean and protect their main muscle groups.

It's important your dog gets the right size coat. Measuring your dog is easy, take a tape measure and hold it an inch above their back and measure from the base of the tail to the base of the neck. Don't be tempted to lay the tape measure on their back and follow the curve as this will only add to the measurement and therefore you'll get the wrong size coat.
Dog boots can also be used to protect your dogs paws from the salt and snow. The boots keep your dog paws warm and will prevent the snow freezing in their paws which can be very painful for the dog. Salt can be an irrritant on their paws so boots will ensure this doesn't happen and your dog can go for a pain free walk in the snow and ice. Another way to protect their paws is Shaw's Paw Wax it helps prevent damage to the paws in the cold winter months and on long hikes all year round. It's also great to stop your dog slipping on laminate or tile floors.
Even though it's cold and you may not feel much like venturing out your dog still needs to be exercised. So as you need to be warm and dry so does your dog, coats and boots will help them keep warm and dry and make the daily walks more enjoyable for them.