[nagdu] Three questions about "winterizing" a guide dog

[rhonda cruz]

nat.
i use paw tekker dog shues for mya.
they work great.

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Natalie" <nrorrell at qwest.net
>To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog 
Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org
>Date sent: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:54:15 -0700
>Subject: Re: [nagdu] Three questions about "winterizing" a guide 
dog

>Hi Bryan,
>I've never used a winter coat or furminator, but I do use Paw 
Tekker dog
>shoes.  They do have a learning curve and Liam tolerates them, 
but I think
>he's more appreciative of the shoes than he is of getting ice and 
salt on
>his feet.  With practice, they're easy.  You can get them at Pet 
Smart or
>Petco for about $35.  Hope that helps, and happy winter travels.
>Best,
>Nat and Liam Joshua

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bryan Jones" <opensesame at me.com
>To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog 
Users"
><nagdu at nfbnet.org
>Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 8:53 AM
>Subject: [nagdu] Three questions about "winterizing" a guide dog


>> Greetings  All,

>> I'd be interested to hear what folks in cold climes do to help 
ensure that
>> your dogs remain safe, healthy and comfortable indoors and out 
during the
>> Winter months.  My dog Marqi and I will be doing much more 
walking this
>> Winter as I transition from a part-time to a full-time student 
at my
>> college, which is a 20 or 30 minute walk each way.  This region 
of
>> Southeast Pennsylvania tends to experience a lot of what we call 
a "Wintry
>> Mix" meaning cold rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind all 
thrown
>> together in the same storm.

>> The three main questions I have are:
>> 1.  Have you used a raincoat for your dog to wear while he / she 
is
>> working? If you answered yes, were you and the dog happy with 
the
>> raincoat? If yes, what was or is the make and  model and where 
did you
>> purchase it?
>> 2.  Marqi is a Black Lab / Golden cross with a propensity to 
shed even
>> while I brush her multiple times a day.  A family member gave me 
a special
>> brush called "The Furminator," and while this brush does seem to 
help cut
>> down on her shedding, I'm concerned that it might also be 
removing the
>> layer of fur that exists naturally to help keep her warm in 
cooler
>> weather.  Thoughts?
>> 3.  I have a set of boots given to me by TSE.  Marqi tolerates 
them but I
>> do recall many of my veteran TSE classmates panning the boots, 
saying they
>> were more trouble than they're worth and suggesting that wiping 
the dog's
>> paws with a damp towel after each walk is sufficient.  THoughts 
from
>> experience?

>> Thank you in advance,
>> Bryan


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