[nagdu] winter questions

[lindagwizdak at peoplepc.com]

Hi Susan,
Back when I lived in Montpelier Vermont, I had a female yellow Lab who LOVED 
the cold and snow.  She grew such a heavy coat she looked like a bear!  We 
traveled in -30 degrees.  She was happy and comfortable.  I've had dogs who 
did less well during the summer when it is hot. I won't work a dog when it 
is 100 degrees out - I don't want to be out in that, either.  I deal with 
the -30 better than hot weather.

I am moving back to Montpelier this summer and I'll just "play it by ear" as 
to how I'll handle Landon and -30 degrees. I will do what is safe and best 
for Landon.  (smile!)

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sblanjones11" <sblanjones11 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] winter questions


> If you don't want to leave your dog at home, please get a ride.
> 10 below is not any weather to be out in, or have your dog out in, for 
> more
> than a couple of minutes.
> I normally walk & take the bus to work.  The last couple of mornings, I've
> asked friends who were going that way to give me rides.  This is a slight
> inconvenience, as I have to bend to their schedules, but it's sure a
> blessing when I need it!
> HTH.
> Susan & Rhoda
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marion & Martin
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:26 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> 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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