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●Corrective rear support - The Walkin’ Rear No-Knuckling Training Socks for dogs is a temporary training tool to enhance the sense of self-movement and body position. It encourages pets to pick up their feet when knuckling or dragging their rear paws.
●Great fit - This rear paw sock is designed for dogs weighing 60-80 lbs and dogs with measurements up to 6-8 inches from the top of the hock to the paw of your pet. Find the length and weight ranges that best match your pet.
●Encourages home exercises - These dog paw socks improve proprioception and stimulate your pet to pick the foot up higher. It helps correct gait and improves hind paw placement that allows pets to perform at-home exercises between therapy sessions.
●Ideal recovery aid - Recommended by veterinarians and canine rehabilitation professionals, this Walkin’ Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock helps dogs with disorders causing rear paw knuckling. It is made from light and durable neoprene with an extra fleece pad and toe cord cushioning.
●Care for your pets - Walkin’ Pets was founded so pet lovers and pet parents have the information and products they need to make loving decisions for their furbabies. We are committed to helping your pets live their best lives with animal ortho care products that protect and support their active lifestyles. We want to ensure the Walkin’ Rear No-Knuckling Training Socks for dogs properly fit your pet. For assistance, our dedicated customer support team will help you with your concerns.

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Walkin Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock

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PROVIDES THE CORRECTIVE SUPPORT YOUR DOG NEEDS

The Walkin’ Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock helps you give your dog the training he or she needs. This dog boot is designed to enhance the sense of self-movement and body position in pets with neurological deficits while also supporting above and below the joint.

DESIGNED AND USED BY CANINE REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS

Ideal for in-clinic use by veterinarians and canine rehabilitation professionals, the Walkin’ training dog sock was designed by Renee Mills, VT, CCRP to help dogs with IVDD, DM, Wobbler’s (CVI), FCE, Cervical Disc Disease, and Neurological disorders causing knuckling of the rear paw.

PERFECT FOR REHABILITATION

Pets recovering from spinal surgery or suffering from disc disease will benefit from using the No-Knuckling Training Sock. It stimulates a dog between its toes, evoking a withdrawal reflex and causes him to pick the foot up higher which corrects his gait and improves hind paw placement.

LIGHTWEIGHT, COMFORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE

Made from durable, lightweight neoprene with an extra fleece pad and toe cord cushioning to offer a comfortable fit for pets with hind leg weakness. This canine training boot also has an adjustable cord loop to get the perfect fit and touch fastener closures that provide support above and below the joint.

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Professionals Guide to the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock

The No-Knuckling Sock is designed to enhance proprioception in patients with neurological deficits. The sensory stimulation acts as a reminder for pets to lift their limb higher. It can be utilized as a gait retraining tool. The lightweight nature of the neoprene is designed to target patients with hind limb weakness. This product may be used by rehabilitation professionals as part of a treatment plan. Pet owners can also be instructed to use it for at-home training sessions. There are numerous ways to incorporate the use of the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock into your practice.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock Walks:

Apply sock to affected limb and have patient walk slowly for two to five minutes. If deficits are bilateral, apply to only one leg at a time to begin. You may progress to longer walks or using on both hind legs at the same time once patient is ready for this increase.

Enhanced Cavaletti Poles:

Apply sock to affected limb during the Cavaletti poles exercise. If a patient is still hitting bars, this will add an extra reminder to pick that foot up.

Enhanced Figure 8s or Cone Weaving:

Apply sock to affected limb during more difficult walking exercises. This will assist in correct paw placement as you advance your workouts.

Treadmill Patterning:

Apply sock to affected limbs. This will greatly enhance any patterning exercise using a land or underwater treadmill. Time of use and progression during this exercise is at the professional’s discretion. If used in the underwater treadmill, be certain to remove after workout and let sock air-dry before next use.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why would you suggest this item instead of or in place of another? What are the pros and cons of using this along with or instead of the bootie splint?

The training sock is lightweight and comfortable to wear, it will train your pet to lift their foot or leg higher and improve knuckling. When not using the training sock your pet will need to protect their paw from dragging injuries. The Bootie Splint provides rigid support and helps to keep their paw in a natural position while walking, perfect for in-between training sock sessions.

Will this help with knuckling of a dog who has DM?

Yes, when your dog is wearing the No-Knuckling Training Sock it will encourage them to pick their foot up higher.

In dogs who are in the later stages of DM, there will be less progress, but it will still help by encouraging them to pick up the leg higher and as a strengthening tool. The training sock will not slow the progression of their DM and may not correct their paw placement when they are no longer wearing the sock. For pets with DM we recommend using the Walkin’ Wheels wheelchair to improve their mobility.

How long does it take to see results?

You should see the results as soon as the dog starts wearing the product. You should see more improvement over the next week or two when the dog is not wearing the product. The length of time your dog will need to use the No-Knuckling Training Sock before you see results may vary depending on the underlying cause and severity of your dog’s knuckling.

Can this be worn by a dog with weak rear legs?

Yes, we designed this specifically to help pets dealing with hind leg weakness! The No-Knuckling Training Sock is made up of lightweight materials to avoid excess weight on your dog’s back legs. The touch fastener straps are extra-long to provide additional support above and below the hock joint without adding additional weight to your dog’s leg.

Can this be worn during my pet’s underwater treadmill session?

Absolutely! In fact, many canine rehabilitation professionals use these as a regular part of their hydrotherapy sessions every day. The No-Knuckling Training Sock is made of neoprene which dries quickly.

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Detail Instructions -

Step 1: Spread open the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock (NKTS), attaching each strap to itself while keeping it open. Then wrap the NKTS around hock joint on lower hind leg. Be sure to keep cord loop free and positioned on front of leg.

Step 2: Keeping cord loop free and over straps, secure touch fastener straps, starting with the bottom. Then secure top strap. Finally, if there is a third strap, tighten it last, below the hock joint.

Step 3: Wrap fleece pad around toe portion of cord loop. This will add extra padding between cord and toes.

Step 4: Place cord loop around and under middle two toes.

Step 5: Pull slowly at top of cord to tighten. Then test your dog’s reaction. If there is no reaction, gradually tighten more and test again.

We recommend you use this temporary training tool during multiple walks for two to five-minute intervals on one lower hind leg at a time. Remove when training exercise is complete. If you have questions about how or when to use the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock, check with your veterinarian or physical rehabilitation professional for guidance. You may also post questions on our Help & Advice area at HandicappedPets.

Important:

Do not wrap the NKTS too tightly, as that may interfere with circulation or limit the mobility of rear leg. Do not tighten cord to the point where it could cause irritation or pull the toes up too far.

Note:

It is best to use the NKTS at the beginning of a walk for best results. Straps are intentionally left long so that they provide the right amount of support above and below the hock joint where the support is needed. The hock joint is intentionally left exposed so that there is no undue pressure on the joint itself.

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