[nagdu] winter questions

[Martha Harris]

Hi Marion,
I am gone 6-8 hours a day and don't trust leaving him in my room by himself 
for that long. I don't have a crate because the room is small, so I have to 
bring him with me. When he starts shivering and not wanting to work, I heal 
him and use my cane, but it would help if he were warmer.

Martha

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From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:26 PM
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,	the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] winter questions

> 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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