How to Walk Your Dog on Rainy Days
📝 Summary
Walk dogs on rainy days using waterproof raincoats and booties, or use a basement or hallway for a quick leashed potty break with waste cleaned up. After any rain, dry the coat to prevent skin disease and wipe the paws to avoid interdigital dermatitis.
1 Gear and Backup Plans
Waterproof rain boots and coats come in models, sizes and patterns for every dog. If there is truly nowhere to go, a basement or stairwell works for an emergency potty trip – keep the dog leashed, watch it closely, and always clean up after it without lingering where you might bother others.
2 After the Rain
Once your dog is wet, always blow-dry the coat to prevent skin disease. Just as important, dry and wipe the paws to avoid interdigital dermatitis (infection between the toes).
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