[nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs

Darla Rogers djrogers0628 at gmail.com
Tue Dec 10 14:18:15 UTC 2013


Right, Mark; I understand; the rag won't wipe off the Musher's secret, so
you can still use that; the only reason for boots, I'm told, in Boston, is
that, in some places, dogs were being shocked due to deterioration of lines
to light poles and such.
Darla


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark J. Cadigan
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 1:01 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
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>
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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




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 From: "barbandzoe at comcast.net" <barbandzoe at comcast.net>
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Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 1:50 PM
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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>
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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>
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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.
:
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: 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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