[nagdu] keeping dogs warm

[Margo and Elmo]

some dogs just won't wear them and Elmo won't but we've had no problems.

Margoa nd Elmo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] keeping dogs warm


> Hi Cheryl,
>
> Booties are a good idea if you can find them. They do take some work for 
> the
> dog to get used to wearing them and they do change the dog's gait if 
> that's
> something important for you.
>
> I've only had one dog who could keep them on and didn't seem to mind it.
> They change Swap's gait so much that I can't work him with them on. 
> Luckily
> we don't have the bus stop walk right now but if we did, I'd work on it 
> more
> with him and see if we could get him not to prance like a show horse. 
> <grin>
>
>
> As for coats, some dogs get colder quicker than others. One of my dogs, a
> little black Lab who was always full of energy, got cold if it went below 
> 45
> degrees. Her teeth would chatter which is a very weird sound. <grin>
>
> At that time the school sold a bright yellow rain coat which served 2
> purposes. It kept the top parts of the dog dry and was bright with
> reflective material on it. It also was just enough to keep Jerry Lee warm.
>
> With my big Golden, Toby, who had very long fur and who was quite proud of
> said fur, I bought a custom-made snow suit. I'm not sure the company even
> exists any longer but it was called Cachet Creations and was out of 
> western
> Canada. I still have the suit and it's big enough for Swap should I need 
> it.
>
>
> The suit is gortex so it's warm and water proof but not too warm.
>
> I'd think for every day use, one of the fleece lined jackets like Liz
> mentioned would be good. That way you can take it off easily once inside 
> so
> Maxx doesn't get overheated.
>
> As I write, it's 2 degrees with a wind chill of about 6 below. That's
> nothing compared to what some of you out there have been dealing with on a
> regular basis this winter.
>
>
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