[nagdu] keeping dogs warm

Fri Jan 30 14:18:51 UTC 2009

Hi,

Hazel is the first dog which needed a coat. I bought a turn out blanket for
dogs. It's a smaller version of the type that horses use. It fastens across
the chest which can be left fastened once fitted. then it goes over the head
like the harness. There are also two straps which fasten diagnally across
the stomach. When I was thinking about buying the coat, I tried one of the
ccoats from my daughter's dog. We put it on Hazel and when out for a walk.
For the first block Hazel seemed to be a little uncomfortable with it. I
continued to encourage her, and she eventually picked up her speed. We
ordered the coat. When it arrived, my daughter was over with her dogs. We
put the coat on her to make sure it fit. then we let her play with the other
dogs for a few minutes. Now every time I get the coat down she is very
excited. WE have used it along with boots the last few days, because it's
been cold, windy, and snowy.. I bought it online from Dover Saddlery
(doversaddlery.com). 

Toni whaley

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Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 3:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] keeping dogs warm

dont feel bad Denver has a jacket too !!! you can e bay weatherbeta dog
jackets they have horse blanket type jackets ... Denver has a similar one?
whih i had made by a local horse blanket lady . I had his name and? school
monogramed on the side? in large lettering? so if i go? sighted guide he can
wear it? when it is freezing out and still have? somewhat? of a recognizable
service dog attire on ..... his harness fits over it too..... i barley use
it as we r in california but? travel to the snowey areas alot and use it
there .... i think a hjacket? is a wonderful idea for dogs raised in warmer
climates like CA? which is where Denver has been all his life
cari and D

-----Original Message-----
From: sarah baebler <wolvessarah at hotmail.com>
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:41 am
Subject: Re: [nagdu] keeping dogs warm

Hi,
I know this isn't what people exactly want to hear, and I'm not sure how
cold it 
is there but here in WI where right now it stands at being -48 with the wind

factor, I and others choose to leave our dogs at home.  I use the rule of
thumb 
that if the local schools are closed then Dante shouldn't be out either.
However 
even with it being cold most of the year and having a CA guide dog I also
use a 
fleece jacket also that velcros.  It's got a thicker layer on the outside
and 
that protects from snow or sleet. They aren't that expensive I think Dante's

large cost about ten bucks at a local pet shop.   I agree that the booties
are 
very helpful if you can have your dog keep them on.  Wishing everyone a warm

day.  On colder days before we go out I usually play with him a little to
get 
the blood flowing. 
Sarah

> From: batescampbell at charter.net
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org; nyagdu at nfbnet.org
> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:45:27 -0600
> CC: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] keeping dogs warm
> 
> Hi Cheryl!
> 
> Even though I live in Texas, we are having our share of colder than normal

> temperatures this year. I went to PetsMart and bought Gabe a light-weight 
> water proof jacket with fleece on the inside. I also have booties for him 
> that I got while in training at Seeing Eye last summer., although he
hasn't 
> needed the boots here yet because we don't have ice and snow.
> But he will need them in the summers to deal with our hot pavement.
> Back to the jacket, it fastens much like the harness with velcro straps 
> fitting behind Gabe's front legs and then around his tummy.
> 
> I did not get a jacket for my first dog Bates, as he was a Golden
retriever 
> with thick fur,  and didin't seem to be bothered by the cold. but Gabe is
a 
> lab Golden cross,and his fur is thinner. I noticed him shivering one day 
> while waiting at the bus stop,and I got the jacket for him.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Liz and Gabe
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Ne
w York Association of Guide Dog Users" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:31 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] keeping dogs warm
> 
> 
> > okay with the very very very cold weather upon 85% of the US, and it is 
> > getting colder here on Long Island, I am sure up in Buffalo and the 
> > Dakotas and Ohio, etc.  What do you do especially if you don't have
coats 
> > or booties for your dogs and you have to be out in the cold such as I
do, 
> > I take the bus to work everyday and I feel bad for poor Maxx.   Anything
I 
> > can do to keep my baby warm until we get to work.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> > Treasurer
> > National Federation of the Blind Greater Long Island Chapter
> > Member NAGDU, NYAGDU and DAN
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