Troubleshooting Clawgs V2
Always assess sizes and strap adjustments while dogs are standing. Toes spread when dogs stand.
Therefore, toes and claws should recede into Clawgs when dogs are laying, so Clawgs should be a bit loose on laying dogs or lifted paws.
Clawgs Fall Off Paws Or Slide Below Paws' Sides' Bone Prominence
Clawgs' heel straps should always be on or above dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence, which you can feel on paw sides.
When heel straps fall below dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence, they can hold together toe bones that want to spread when dogs stand.
If heel straps fall below dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence, slightly tighten the heel straps by pulling one or two additional heel strap edge stitches through both buckle sides.
Ensure the excess heel straps point forward (toward toes) under buckles' finger tabs.
Pull all heel strap slack between the two buckle loops through the second buckle loop.
If there's slack between the two buckle loops, it'll get pulled through the first buckle loop, which loosens Clawgs.
If you are unable to wrap the heel straps above dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence, the Clawgs are most likely too small.
Please generate a free return label (in the USA) in the Returns Center and mail the incorrectly sized Clawgs within 30 days of delivery.
Then, place a new order for the Clawgs V2 or Clawgs V3 sizes you'd like to try next.
Toes Slide Through Front Claws' Opening
If toes slide through Clawgs' front claws' openings, the Clawgs are most likely too small.
Try lowering the sliders (sizes 7-12), but make sure the straps under the slider don't press front claws.
It may be easiest to note the slider adjustments you'd like to make, remove Clawgs, then lower the slider while they're off paws, then put them back on.
Do not lower sliders to press claws. The slider should be on or just below front knuckles.
Cutting slits straight back between front toes and side claws frees up Clawgs front edge to hug the front side of front (middle) toes below front (middle) claws.
This is particularly beneficial for Size 1-6 Clawgs V2 because those sizes to not have sliders to hold back front toes.
This is also useful for dogs with long front claws and knuckles that are set back far with respect to front pads.
If toes are still sliding through Clawgs' front claws' opening, the Clawgs are too small.
Please generate a free return label (in the USA) in the Returns Center and mail the incorrectly sized Clawgs within 30 days of delivery.
Then, place a new order for the Clawgs V2 or Clawgs V3 sizes you'd like to try next.
Clawgs Rotate Off Center
If Clawgs rotate off center, tighten the front straps to push sliders against front knuckles. This pushes paws back to set dogs' heels into Clawgs' heels, which keeps Clawgs centered.
Note that the front straps may loosen when you open Clawgs wide to put them on paws.
It's a good idea to tug each front strap until you see the slider move back to gently hold front knuckles every time you put on Size 7-12 Clawgs V2.
Centering Clawgs every time you put them on and your dog stands is also a good idea. When Clawgs start off centered with dogs' heels set in Clawgs' heels, they are more likely to stay centered.
After centering Clawgs, tightening side straps to gently hold the front sides of dogs' side toes while they're standing (not laying or lifting paws) may help keep Clawgs centered, but tightening the front straps is the most beneficial for keeping Clawgs centered.
If one or both side claws touch Clawgs' sole while dogs are standing, marking and trimming the excess sole under side claws will also help stop Clawgs from spinning off center.
When dogs' side claws extend past Clawgs' soles' edges, they snag the edges, which prevents Clawgs from spinning.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SIDE STRAPS
Overtightening side straps is the number one reason why dogs are uncomfortable in Clawgs.
The side strap stretchiness is meant to let dogs spread their toes, not squeeze them together. Dogs hate their toes being squeezed from the sides.
Overtightening side straps typically does the opposite of people are intending. It typically wedges paws forward rather than holding them back or keeping them centered.
It is better to leave side straps too loose rather than too tight.
How To Assess Clawgs V2 Sizes
When Clawgs' heel straps fall below dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence, you get a false front edge, which appears correct, but is too small.
Feel where dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence is in relation to Clawgs' heel straps.
Clawgs V2 Alterations
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