[nagdu] winter questions

[Marion & Martin]

martha,
    With all due respect, we have discussed several times on this list that 
there are circumstances under which it is best to leave your dog at home and 
opt for the long white cane. When the weather is inclement was frequently 
cited as one of those times. My suggestion is to get a warm pair of gloves, 
hang your harness on a hook, grab your white cane, and leave your dog at 
home! I am certain you would not go out in -10 degree weather if you didn't 
need to. Why expose your dog to such harsh conditions if you have an option? 
JMHO!

Fraternally,
Marion Gwizdala


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martha Harris" <latinanewschic at hotmail.com>
To: "the National Association of Guide Dog Us NAGDU Mailing List" 
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Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 6:21 PM
Subject: [nagdu] winter questions


> Hi Everyone,
> It is maybe 10 below 0, and my dog is very cold and shakes after we have 
> been working for more than 15 minutes. Does anyone know a coat that fits 
> with the harness? I have both a straight harness from on the go gear and 
> an extended harness from Seeing Eye. Also, how well does musher's secret 
> work? I got boots from Seeing eye when I got Zorro, but they don't stay on 
> very well even at their tightest, and we always manage to lose one.
> Zorro is a lab who is 49 pounds, and he lost weight because of tapeworms, 
> so he doesn't really have the fat to help him stay warm.
>
> Thanks,
> Martha
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