Dogs equipped with protective footwear to shield their paws from the hot stadium surfaces during the Club World Cup.
Heads Up! Sniffing Out the Heat with Booties ✅
Doggy duty has been sizzling hot this week at the Club World Cup. And it's not just the human players and fans sweltering in the extreme heat! 🔥
But fear not! Those trusty sniffer dogs, a common sight at large sporting events, are also geared up to do their job, thanks to a not-so-secret weapon - shielding paw booties! 🥾
Cody Schwartz, manager of 3DK9 Detection Services that provides the K9 teams at the stadium, tells us, "our human backside or hand can't stay on scorching concrete for more than seven seconds without pulling off, so it's a no-brainer to strap booties on the pups." 🐕
The pooches don't miss out on comfort either - they stay hydrated, enjoy cool-off baths, and take breaks in 20-minute patrols. 🐾
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Now, you might be wondering... Are booties the new trend for working pups? Well, yes and no! 🤷♂️
In ice-cold cities like Portland, Maine, K-9 units sometimes don booties to protect their paws from salt, sand, and icy surfaces. 🌨️
But these booties are excellent for hot weather too! They're typically made of breathable materials, like mesh, keeping those furry feet dry and cool. Elastic straps secure them without cutting off circulation, so the four-legged detectives can move freely while staying protected. 🐾🌞
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[1] Heat Safety for Sniffer Dogs: (Link to the specific article or webpage on the topic)
[3] The Science Behind Sniffer Dog Booties: (Link to the specific article or webpage on the topic)
- Even when the sports event is as hot as the Club World Cup, sniffer dogs remain dedicated to their jobs, aided by their protective booties that shield their paws from the scorching concrete.
- Although booties for working dogs may not be a common trend in every climate, they have proven useful even in warmer conditions, providing not only protection for the pups' paws but also allowing them to stay cool with breathable materials that keep their feet dry.
