I took my German Shorthair, Maggie, out to North Dakota for the first time last November for pheasant hunting. After a couple of days, her feet were cut up a bit and her brisket was raw from the rough brush we were working. Her spirit never faltered but I took her out of the field so she wouldn't get beat up any further.

Next year I want to armor her as much as possible against all the prickly stuff that hurt her last time. I have never put anything more than a collar on a dog before, so would be interested in knowing the ins and outs of dog booties and skid plates. What are the ups and downs, and what would be some good choices to consider? Thanks for any info.


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