[nagdu] winter questions

[lindagwizdak at peoplepc.com]

Hi All,
When I lived in Vermont in the 1970s, I had a female yellow Lab guide dog. 
We were always out in below zero weather and my dog enjoyed it alot!  She 
did grow a very thick coat.  She used to run outside and jump into the 
nearest snow pile and roll in it.  I did check her feet to make sure that no 
ice stuck in the pads.

I think we have to plan accordingly for our own dogs.  I don't know what 
kind of coat Landon will grow.  In Montpelier, staying home or getting a 
ride when it's cold isn't always an option.  If Landon doesn't get a real 
thick coat, well then I'll buy him a coat and put the booties on him that I 
got at Seeing Eye.

We need to use our judgement and common sense with this one.  And yes, I did 
also opt to hang up the harness and leave the dog home at times! (grin!)

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 6:26 PM
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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