Congratulations on your new boots! This guide will help you fit, use and care for them, so you and your hound both get the best out of them.
You may have ordered different sizes front and back. Sizes are stamped on the bottom of the sole, so check you're putting the right boot on the right foot. L stands for Large, not Left.
Think you've got the wrong size? Email us or see returns and exchanges. We know how hard sizing online can be.
Fit the boots without the optional padded inserts the first time. Let your hound get used to the feel first. Once they're comfortable, add the inserts if you think the extra padding will help.
Universal toe caps fit V3 and V4 Summer and Winter boots from Medium to XL (trim the base to fit Small). Push them all the way into the toe and the pressure from your dog's toes holds them in place.
Your pup has probably never worn boots before, so this will feel totally foreign to both of you. Don't worry: with a little practice it takes about 30 seconds to put all four on.
Put your dog's lead on and take them to the door as if you're going for a walk. Kneel beside them with all four boots unzipped and ready. With a gentle push, lean your greyhound away from you so they're bearing weight on their far front foot. Now you can lift the near front foot with relative ease.
Toes to the frontUse a finger under the toes to get them all the way to the front of the boot.
Pull up like a cowboy bootBefore doing up the strap, tug the back of the boot upwards, lifting the foot off the floor as you go, to get the toes even further in. This gets the strap above the natural widening of the wrist.
Strap high and tightHold the buckle still with a finger and pull the strap high and tight, tighter than you'd think comfortable. The fabric above the strap should either clear or cover the dew claw, but never irritate it. You can leave the zip above the strap undone for extra room.
Five stages every hound goes through on their first walk in boots. Tap any video to watch Velo do it.
The first few steps will look like your greyhound has just landed on the moon. Try not to laugh too hard (they can be very sensitive to humiliation), but do get someone to film it.
If you plan to use four boots, make sure the very first experience is with all four on. Hounds give in much quicker, and tend to fuss if they're only wearing one.
The first walk in boots needs to be enjoyable, so bring lots of encouragement and praise, and treats if your greyhound loves them.
As soon as you're past the moonwalk, head out for your usual walk. If they fuss over a boot, gently encourage them to move on.
Within minutes, your greyhound will be walking quite normally. Let them stop and sniff everything in sight, but if they fuss over a boot, move them on with praise and encouragement.
Once the sniffing's done, set a brisk pace and don't stop for a little while. By now your greyhound will be bouncing along, not even realising they're wearing boots.
You've done it.
If your greyhound likes to play, let them have a go in their boots. If not, take them off with lots of praise.
Hunnyboots are hard-wearing and can take a beating. Wipe the outsides with a mild detergent. For a more thorough clean, wash by hand in cold water.
Rinse them thoroughly in fresh water, paying particular attention to the zips. Leave them with the zips fully open and they'll dry quickly in a warm place.
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Love to all,Mark, Charlie, Lavinia and Team Hunny xx