Where I have a tiny chihuahua ----Mister lets me put a coat on him and his boots so he doesnt get any sand or salt in his pads. Then we are prob outside for a whole 3 mins. Come back in and I have a warm towel that just came out of the mircowave I wrap him in. He is an INDOOR dog ONLY so that seems to working just fine for us!!!
Welcome to the board and I'm sure people with bigger dogs will enjoy your advice
CHI HUGS------