Lapo-washing for dogs: reviews, models, working principle. How to wash the paws of a dog after a walk

Autumn and spring are the "favorite" months of dog owners. Visiting the training ground at this time becomes problematic. Yes, and just too long to walk on the street the weather does not allow. With all this, after returning from a walk, you first have to thoroughly wash the paws of the dog, and then also the floors in the corridor and bathroom. Walking with the pet is, as you know, laid at least twice a day.

Not so long ago, on sale in specialized stores, meanwhile, appeared a very interesting device - a lap dog for dogs. Reviews of pet owners such accessories deserve very good. They have a simple construction. The life of the owner of a dog can be relieved in some cases significantly.

Principle of operation of the lapo wash

These are similar devices conventional, not too large containers, in shape resembling a glass or a vase. Good reviews of lapo-washing for dogs deserve, among other things, because special rubber inserts are provided on top of them to prevent splashing of water and excluding the possibility of injuring the paws of an animal. Inside the container soft brushes are provided.

In addition to similar designs, there may be mittens for the owners, towels, etc. On top of the laparrow there is a lid.

How to use

The principle of operation of such devices is very simple. In connection with this, similar devices also have a lot of positive feedback.

Prepare a lapo-wash is desirable already before the walk. Go to the apartment the dog after the walk should be already clean. In the device you just need to pour water and put it somewhere near the door - on the sidelines. After returning from the walk, the dog is seated on the mat. Then take one of her front paws and just put on her device from below. Next, make a glass or a vase a few movements up and down. This allows you to wash off all the dirt from the animal's paw.

In the next step, the container should be set aside and wiped off with the pet's coat with the towel supplied. Then the washing procedure is repeated with all the remaining paws. After that, you can run the dog into the apartment.

Types of devices

The principle of operation of all lapomas for dogs is the same. Accordingly, they have a similar construction. There are different types of lap dogs for dogs:

• Form of capacity;

• Its dimensions;

• Type used to make the material.

The size

When choosing a laparrow, first of all, experienced pet owners advise paying attention to the second indicator from the above list. The capacity of the device must correspond, of course, to the size of the dog's paws. Before buying, be sure to read the instructions for using the laparound. Convenient such devices, judging by the reviews, also because manufacturers usually indicate the weight range of those dogs for which they are intended. The diameter of modern laparos can vary within the range of about 4-10 cm, height - 9-25 cm.

Material

To make such devices, manufacturers usually use durable plastic. Break or leak, judging by the reviews, lapomuks for dogs are quite rare. The plastic has a small weight, which makes the use of the device convenient. The color of the material of the device can be very different. The most practical, of course, in dog owners is black. But you can, of course, choose and some brighter lapomoyku.

Very convenient are the devices made of transparent plastic. With the use of such lapomas, the owner of the dog has the ability to control the cleanliness of her paws during the rinsing process.

Capacity form

The degree of ease of use of the device also depends on this indicator. You can buy for your four-legged friend and a simple cheap device-a glass without brushes-with or without ribs. Such simple designs also earned relatively good reviews of dog owners.

However, it is better to buy a more thorough and expensive lapo-wash, for example, in the form of a mug. The presence of the handle will facilitate the rinsing procedure and make it as comfortable as possible for the animal itself.

Very popular with dog lovers and lapo-moths, made in the form of a box. Such models may contain several containers inside, intended for water, shampoo and reception of the dirty liquid that merges from the animal's paw. It is really very convenient to use such a bather. But it is also quite expensive.

So that water and shampoo are poured into the container in which the rinsing is performed, the box-shaped device needs to be tilted slightly. Then the rinsing itself is done. Then the bass swivel is tilted to the other side. As a result, dirty water is drained into the receiving container. For the next paw, in this way, pure water can be used.

Positive feedback on lap dog dogs

To the advantages of such devices owners of pets refer, of course, primarily that they avoid contamination of the corridor and the bathroom. Good reviews of these devices have earned and for ease of use. To learn how to use a lapo-wash in a short time can even a child.

Manufactures of this type, as already mentioned, are made of plastic. And the weight in this case is small. And the special size of the lapomas are not different. Therefore, it is very convenient to carry them in the car. Lapofoyku can simply be put in the glove box and used for the purpose, for example, in the country or actually before planting a dog in a car in nature. For this, such modern adaptations also deserve, of course, just excellent reviews of dog breeders.

Which, in the opinion of pet owners, the devices have disadvantages

The adaptation of the laparrow, in the opinion of the dog breeders, is thus quite convenient. However, this device has certain drawbacks. To such it is possible to attribute first of all the complexity of the animal's accustoming. Many dogs are extremely reluctant to wash their hands even in a basin or in a bathroom. To the lapomike, however, it is almost impossible to accustom them, according to some animal lovers.

Also, judging by the reviews available on the web, the disadvantages of such accessories for dogs include their rather high cost. Despite the fact that constructively lapomuks do not represent anything complicated, and they are not often used on materials, they are rather expensive.

Another drawback of the devices of this type is that the owners of dogs consider it impossible to control the condition of the paws of animals. At a manual washing all traumas, callouses and other on pillows and "fingers" are well appreciable. Using the same lapomoyku, the presence of the dog any problems the owner can in time and not know.

Also, judging by the feedback, the drawback of such devices is that when using them it is impossible to wash all the dirt between the fingers of the dog. In particular, this applies to long-haired animals. After using the lap-washing machine, the owners of such a dog must additionally carry it into the bath.

Best Models

Lapo-moths in Russia - the product is quite a new one. Therefore, with respect to the manufacturer, the choice of these accessories for dogs is not particularly wide. Most often in specialized stores you can find models of such brands of lapomas:

1. Paw Wash. Lapo-moths from this manufacturer usually have a fairly ergonomic form of "vase". Good reviews, they also deserve for being made of transparent plastic. There is no brush inside these lapomas. However, on the sides of such a "vase" usually there are plastic, not too rigid ribs, which facilitate the rinsing process.

2. Paw Plunger. Lapo-mops of this brand are qualitative devices made in the form of a mug with a handle. They deserve the most good feedback from consumers. The manufacturer delivers to the market three of their main varieties - Medium, Large and Petit, designed for dogs of different weights.

3. Dirty Paws Footbath . These bast shoes are made in the form of a glass with a soft overlay at the top. Good opinion of dog breeders about them has developed including, and due to their low cost. The price for them is only about 600 rubles.

4. Paw Boss . Models from this manufacturer are made in the form of a box. They look pretty attractive and, according to many dog breeders, are very easy to use.

Whether it is possible to make a lapo-wash independently

Stand devices of this type, as already mentioned, quite expensive. However, they have a relatively simple construction. Therefore, if you want to make a lapo-wash for your four-footed friend you can and yourself. To make such an accessory is easiest of all from a large plastic beaker, having picked up a cover of the corresponding diameter to the latter. If desired, the resulting self-made lapo-wash can be supplemented with small soft brushes, designed for washing dishes. They need to be simply fixed on the walls inside the glass.

The basic rules of conventional paw washing

Thus, the laparrow can become a tool for the dog owner very useful. However, for too wayward pets, such a device may not be suitable. The same goes for dogs with very long hair. Owners of such animals will have to use, most likely, yet traditional methods of rinsing.

So, how to wash the paws of a dog after a walk is correct? When carrying out such a procedure, first of all, observe the following rules:

1. At the bottom of the bath or basin, you must put a rubber mat. This will prevent slipping of the paws and reduce the risk of injury to a minimum.

2. Water for washing should be used cool.

3. After finishing the procedure, rinsing the pet's paw should be carefully inspected.

Paws of dogs are usually washed with water. In extreme cases, you can additionally use soap. Of course, it is allowed to rinse the paws and with the use of a special dog shampoo.