[nagdu] Extreme Cold

[Nimer Jaber]

Hello,

I live in Duluth...it isn't uncommon for the temp to be below 0F and 
some days the windchill reaches -40 or lower. The snow stays on the 
ground for prolonged periods as well.

Thanks.
On 9/28/2014 9:08 AM, Daryl Marie via nagdu wrote:
> Dudley,
> Very true!  Since I don't know what type of climate we're talking about, I think this general advice is a good start!
> Jenny doesn't mind the winter; she wears her PAWZ boots because of the ice and snow and salt on the sidewalks, particularly when it is cold (I live in Alberta, Canada, where for 3-6 months of the year the temperature is constantly far below freezing).  I also ahve sweaters for her, and they make working in the more extreme cold much more pleasant for her (she doesn't shake as much), and I am thinking of getting her a 3-way jacket with the warm liner and the waterproof shell.
>
> We don't walk more than we have to in the extreme cold, but Jenny's a trooper and will even play outside for brief pariods if it is cold but not windy.
>
> Nimer, where are you from? Perhaps then we can provide more information if we know what you are dealing with?
>
> Daryl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dudley Hanks via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Nimer Jaber' <nimerjaber1 at gmail.com>, 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 07:53:07 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Extreme Cold
>
> As with people, every dog is different;  some work well in cold, others
> can't take it.
>
> In general, my Guides have had no trouble with extended walks down to about
> -25C, after that, a couple have worked eagerly down to around -35C, but one
> couldn't take it because of thin
> Fur on his ears.
>
> If you experience temps below -35, I'd look for a mall to walk in and
> exercise and try to minimize exposure to an absolute minimum.
>
> Obviously, at these temps, even a light breeze can really cause problems.
>
> Above all, use common sense.
>
> Check if your Guide is lifting it's paws when not walking, whining, head
> shaking, or general shivering.
>
> If you put boots on your Guide, you shouldn't have trouble with snow getting
> caught in between your Guide's toes.  But, if you have a Guide who hates
> boots and your Guide starts limping because he or she has little snowballs
> stuck between the pads and the toe webbing, clean them out immediately.
>
> Also, try not to let your Guide eat too much snow.  It can induce shivering,
> and can wreak havoc with your Guide's relieving schedule.
>
> Whatever your routine, your Guide will get accustomed to it, but a longer
> than normal walk or a colder day than normal can be tough for your Guide to
> work through.
>
> Take Care,
> Dudley, with Michener
>
>   : nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nimer Jaber via
> nagdu
> Sent: September-28-14 4:10 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] Extreme Cold
>
> Hello,
>
> While I have dealt with cold before, I have not dealt with the extreme
> cold that will be present where I reside. Does anyone have any
> suggestions or recommendations for working a dog in these types of
> conditions? Boots will come on if it gets too cold and/or they begin
> putting salt down and I have done this before...but are there certain
> things that I should know about working in this type of an environment?
>
> Thanks.
>
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