[nagdu] Our Dogs In the Winter

[Raven Tolliver]

Do you need to prepare your dog for winter? No. Mother Nature does
that. Dogs naturally blow their summer coat and grow in a thicker
winter coat. The Golden Guy already has his in here in Michigan.
Some people notice their dogs shivering when the temperature drops,
while other dogs tolerate or enjoy the frigid weather. If you notice
your dog shivering or dancing around a lot in harness, especially when
you're waiting at bus stops or hanging out outside, you can purchase a
coat for her.

If you can train your dog to tolerate booties, those are also a good
idea to protect from the cold, ice clumps forming between paw pads,
and from the harsh road salt.
I use Pawz boots on my dog during winter to protect his paws. They are
latex, thin, and form-fitting to the foot.
I hate the Ruff Ware boots that many schools give out because the dogs
really seem to hate and act goofy in them. Those boots prevent dogs
from walking naturally, and remove the feeling of contact between
their foot and the ground. Also, the 1st winter I had the Golden Guy,
the friction in those Ruff Ware boots ripped his dew claw sockets
open, so I have sworn off those things for good.

I think some folks use Musher's secret to protect their dogs paws
during winter, but don't quote me on that.

Also during winter, I keep a dish cloth and diluted white vinegar
spritz on hand to wipe off any salt from his legs and under belly.
-- 
Raven
Founder of 1AM Editing & Research
www.1am-editing.com

You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
have or what you do.

Naturally-reared guide dogs
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On 11/7/15, Elise Berkley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Becky is a yellow Labrador.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Danielle Ledet via nagdu
> Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 10:42 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Our Dogs In the Winter
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> What kind of dog is Becky?
>
> On 11/7/15, Elise Berkley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello, everyone.  I am a new guide owner, and it is getting to be cold
>> here
>> in Long Beach (our kind of cold, smile – 40 degrees).  Do we need to do
>> anything special for our dogs to prepare them for the winter?  I know my
>> cold is not her cold, but I want to make sure I am doing everything right
>> for her.  Thanks.
>> Elise and Becky
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