This is what I use. They also make one that just covers the dogs belly. I think a lab would be ok without one though. As far as boots, the ones I have used have always had are really a pain. They just wont stay on unless you duct tape the crap out of them. I do use some stuff called pad heal that tuffens the pad. Some old timers just use rubbing alcohol.


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