[nagdu] Winter Covering For Guide Dog

[Robert Martin]

Hi Julie,

Thanks for this information.  Nick is a golden Retriever with a pretty heavy 
coat.  I just wasn't sure whether he'd need anything or not.  Thanks for the
web address and for the offer of a sweater.  I think I'd like to have 
something that is waterproof if I get anything but I will give the sweater 
some thought.  We do have some still cold mornings when that might be 
sufficient.  Thank you again.

Regards,

Bob

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie I." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Covering For Guide Dog


> Bob,
>
> I live in eastern Nebraska, so our winters are very similar.  I have two
> dogs.  My older retired guide has heavier thicker fur, I have never put a
> coat of any variety on her.  She doesn't need it.  My current guide is a
> lab and Boxer mix.  His fur is very short and he only has a hint of an
> undercoat.  I do put a coat on him when it gets cold.  I purchased a coat
> for him from Cozyhorse.com I think that's the correct address.  It was
> pricey, but it works well and has held up for two winters so far with
> little wear.
>
> Also if you like I crochet dog sweaters.  I only made a few last year, but
> this year I will have many more.  I give them away to whoever wants one.
> I'd be happy to send you one. They are made to slip over the guide harness
> so you don't have to take the harness off to take the sweater on and off.
> I have some heavy ones this year that are almost as heavy as a coat.
> Still they are not wind or waterproof.
>
> Best,
> Julie
>
>
>
> On 9/4/2011 5:09 AM, Robert Martin wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> This winter will be my first with my dog, Nick.  I live in northern Iowa
>> where winters can be extremely cold and snowy.  Normal daytime
>> temperatures average in the mid twenties while nighttime temperatures
>> average in December, January, and February  in the single digits.
>> Daytime temperatures in the teens or below and nighttime temperatures
>> below zero are not uncommon.  I understand that dogs should be used
>> carefully in extreme cold but even in normal temperatures here in winter
>> I'm wondering if some kind of covering is recommended since I walk a
>> little over a mile to work.  Do any of you who live in cold climates use
>> some kind of coat and, if so, what do you recommend?  Any information
>> will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bob Martin
>>
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