[nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs

[Doug Parisian]

Well, unless your school folks are real spinny, I don't think that should be 
a big deal.  No doubt students walk around with the same footwear they were 
wearing outdoors.

Doug: everyone should make their mark.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs


:I have thought of using the musher's secret, my only concern is that my dog
: will lick that off also, and I can't imagine that it is very healthy for 
the
: dog to eat. Also, what will it do for traction and leaving marks behind?
: Most of the floors at my school are either polished marble or carpet, and 
I
: don't want to leave a trail of paw prints.
:
:
:
: ----- Original Message ----- 
: From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
: To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 2:05 PM
: Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
:
:
: > Hi Mark.
: > You could try the Musher's Secret.  I haven't used it myself, but it's a
: > wax coating that keeps the salt away from the skin.
: > Tracy
: >
: > ----- Original Message ----- 
: > From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
: > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: > Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 2:00 PM
: > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
: >
: >
: >> It's not that it gets all that cold hear in Boston. Nothing like for 
some
: >> of you who live further north. My concern is with all the ice melt; 
rock
: >> Sault, sand ETC that the DPW dumps all over the streets and sidewalks 
at
: >> the first hint of snow.
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >> All this stuff burns the dog's paws, and the dog wants to lick it off.
: >> Licking this stuff off can make the dog sick. I currently carry a rag 
to
: >> wipe my dog's paws, but this just removes most, but not all of the ice
: >> melts. I have tried to condition my dog to tolerate the boots, with no
: >> luck. They are clearly uncomfortable, and I don't blame his refusal to
: >> work in them.
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >> ----- Original Message ----- 
: >> From: "Derek Moore" <moorederek at yahoo.com>
: >> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: >> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 1:53 PM
: >> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
: >>
: >>
: >> I am going to get boots for Louie here in Michigan. I do not want the
: >> salt to miss up his paws
: >>
: >> Derek
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >> Derek E Moore, M.Ed
: >> Grand Rapids, MI 49507
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >> ________________________________
: >> From: "barbandzoe at comcast.net" <barbandzoe at comcast.net>
: >> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: >> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 1:50 PM
: >> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
: >>
: >>
: >> It is going to be 15 below zero up here in Minnesota, I think boots are 
a
: >> good idea. I do wonder when you decide boots or no boots. If you are
: >> going to be standing at a bus stop for a time, boots. If the dog is 
going
: >> outside to do his duty in your backyard, no boots. I have always felt
: >> that with the big dogs, that if they are out playing and running around
: >> in snow, then I don't think boots are in need, but when they have to be
: >> standing and walking on sidewalks, and parking lots, that are icy and
: >> cold, then I think boots are a good thing. Remember your dog is 
barefoot,
: >> even if he has furry feet.
: >>
: >> Nstn
: >>
: >> ----- Original Message -----
: >>
: >> From: "Doug Parisian" <eggmann at mymts.net>
: >> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: >> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 12:11:22 PM
: >> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
: >>
: >> Methinks that dogs wearing boots is often highly over rated. That fact
: >> that
: >> the dog doesn't like them is sending an obvious message.
: >>
: >> Unless you have had issues with an unbooted dog, why go through the
: >> bother.
: >> If you really need to have the dog wear any foot coverings, there has
: >> already been discussion on conditioning acceptance; Coles notes, do
: >> practice
: >> when in a safe secure place, like at home with appropriate rewards.
: >>
: >> Doug: My dogs do not believe these boots are made for walkin'.
: >>
: >> ----- Original Message ----- 
: >> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
: >> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
: >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
: >> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:38 AM
: >> Subject: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
: >>
: >>
: >> :I have never thought of getting my dog a winter cote, because as a
: >> German
: >> : shepherd he has a thick double cote. I do however have a set of boots
: >> for
: >> : him I got at REI. How do you accustom your dog to boots? My dog just
: >> refuses
: >> : to ware them.
: >> :
: >> :
: >> :
: >> : My other question is my dog still has his dewclaw. How do you avoid
: >> this
: >> : getting irritated or injured by the tops of the boots?
: >> :
: >> :
: >> :
: >> : Thanks,
: >> :
: >> : Mark
: >> :
: >> :
: >> :
: >> :
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