Clawgs V3 Instructions
Although Clawgs V3 are relatively intuitive to put on, there are important details that make a huge difference in Clawgs' performance and dogs' comfort. Please prepare to properly pamper your pal ♡ & contact us if you need help.
Dogs are comfortable in Clawgs and capable of running almost instantly, but please take things slow until you're confident Clawgs are properly adjusted on every paw.
We recommend starting with leashed walks, frequent inspections, and making adjustments as needed.
It's normal for dogs to try to remove Clawgs when they have nothing else to do. By leashing dogs and taking them for a walk as soon as you put Clawgs on, dogs are distracted and actively using their Clawgs, so they are less likely to try to remove them.
When dogs aren't using Clawgs, or are laying around unsupervised, we recommend removing Clawgs and storing them in the included pouch. This obviously isn't an option for all dogs, such as dogs seeking to benefit from Clawgs' improved grip on slick surfaces throughout the day.
Please supervise dogs as much as possible, particularly at first, and immediately stop dogs from biting Clawgs if you catch them in the act. If your dog damages their Clawgs, please contact us to see if we can repair them.
Your dog is counting on you to know critical Clawging info.
DO NOT PASS THIS SECTION WITHOUT READING EVERY BULLET POINT.
Buckles' Cinch Slots
After fully tightening heel straps around paws, remove Clawgs and SECURE HEEL STRAPS INTO THE BUCKLES' CINCH SLOTS.
We know you're excited to try Clawgs ASAP and it feels weird to take them right back off after fastening and tightening the first straps for the first time, but locking heel straps into buckles' cinch slots is an absolutely critical first step. Without locking heel straps into cinch slots, your Clawgs are guaranteed to fail and may fall off.
Always assess toe strap tightness WHILE DOGS ARE STANDING in Clawgs.
Toes and claws recede into Clawgs on limp and lifted or laying paws. Toes and claws spread when dogs stand. If you are unable to fasten toe straps while your dog is standing in Clawgs, leave the toe straps a bit loose. Then, assess and adjust (unfasten and refasten) toe straps when your dog stands.
After pulling Clawgs' front edge forward and setting dogs' heels all the way back in Clawgs' heels, PRESS THE SLIDER AGAINST FRONT KNUCKLES while fastening the front straps to top straps as tight as possible while dogs are STANDING in Clawgs.
We want Clawgs to be snug on standing paws from the front to the back. In addition to dogs being more comfortable in shoes that are snug against toe fronts, this sets dogs' heels back into Clawgs' heels, which is how Clawgs stay centered on paws. Failure to do this will result in your dog being less comfortable and Clawgs spinning off center.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SIDE STRAPS.
Dogs hate their toes being squeezed from the sides. The side strap stretchiness is intended to let toes spread, not squeeze them together. The side straps have little impact on holding paws back or keeping paws centered. In fact, overtightened side straps are more likely to wedge toes forward than hold them back. The side straps' main purpose is to keep debris out of Clawgs. It is better to leave the side straps way too loose than slightly too tight.
It is normal for one or both side claws to touch the sole rather than the ground.
There is lots of variation between side toes' / claws' location with respect to front toes' location from dog to dog. Therefore, we extended the sole under side toes / claws out of an abundance of caution. In most situations, it is better for a side claw to touch the sole than a side toe to touch the ground. When assessing sizes, always focus on FRONT TOES' / CLAWS' LOCATIONS with respect to the sole, NOT SIDE TOES' / CLAWS LOCATIONS.
Please familiarize yourself with Clawgs V3 before attempting to put them on dogs.
Unfasten And Fasten The Buckle
To unfasten the buckle, simultaneously press both buckle sides' finger tabs.
To fasten the buckle, insert the right buckle up and through the left buckle's opening.
Unfasten The Four Velcro Toe Straps
Note that the front straps extend diagonally to attach to the top straps.
Raise And Lower Sliders
This changes the front claws' opening's diameter.
Lock Heel Straps In Buckles' Cinch Slots
IMPORTANT:
Heel straps must be secured in buckles' cinch slots after tightening them around paws. Otherwise, they can loosen and fall off or slide below dogs' paws' sides' bone prominence and show a false front edge.
How To Put On Clawgs V3 For The First Time
It takes a bit more effort to put on Clawgs for the first time because straps must be adjusted and secured in buckles and sliders.
How To Put On Clawgs V3 After The First Time
After making the initial adjustments, wrapping paws in Clawgs is quick and simple!
How To Assess Clawgs V3 Sizes
Don't get fooled by false front edges, which make Clawgs appear to be the correct size when they are actually too big or too small.
How To Troubleshoot Clawgs V3
You may be surprised to see what straps have the biggest impact on keeping Clawgs centered and preventing spinning.
Clawgs V3 Alterations & Beautifications
Once you're confident you have the correct sizes and strap adjustments, there are some simple alterations that make Clawgs perform significantly better!
