In case you were wondering....

...Yes, our pup has some swanky running shoes of his own. Reserved for special occasions.


Scroll down, below the video, for some pet paw care info I have found useful in preparing your animal to get out on the road with you.


Check him out getting used to his pretty red shoes. Ruff Wear has some awesome dog gear, but if you're more of a DIYer, there's plenty of options to make your own dog booties on the web, without breaking the bank.





Why would anyone get shoes for their dog?

• In extreme heat hot surfaces, such as marble or asphalt retain quite a bit of heat that can burn your poor pup's paws.
• In snowy weather road salt builds up on streets and sidewalks. For dogs this can cause great irritation and burning on their paws, not to mention the hazards if your dog starts to ingest those chemicals by licking his aching feet.
• If you're against the shoes for your dog, there's always wax.

What do you use to keep your puppy's paws comfortable in bad weather?


Check back later for some highlights from the Fort Worth, Texas, SPC Championship Track meet (I moonlight as a volunteer distance coach for All Saints Episcopal School, grades 7-12)