[NAGDU] General Winter

[Caitlyn Furness]

Hi there.

We live in southern Ontario.  It gets pretty cold here, usually in the minus teens a lot and dropping further at times every winter.

hth, and good luck with your trips out doors.

We walked 6 km today and it was minus 17(we do celsius here).

Cait and Maggie

> On Jan 18, 2016, at 9:22 PM, Nimer Jaber via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Thank you so much for this wonderful and very useful post.  I appreciate you not trying to tell me that it's too dangerous or whatever else... as I said in my question, I wasn't looking for those types of answers, but yet unfortunately a few found it beneficial to provide that type of a response.
> 
> Just out of curiosity, do you live in extreme cold?
> 
> On 1/18/2016 09:52, Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Well, you can double coat her, for example.  I do this with my Doberman and she is fine in the extreme cold, so your dog would probably be fine as well(I am assuming it’s a Lab or some other breed with a double coat).
>> 
>> As far as frostbite goes, not sure.  Sled dogs are out in the extreme cold and they don’t get it..
>> 
>> Oh, had a thought.. for the ears, there are some companies out there(chillydogs.ca), that make something they call a head wrap.  It keeps the ears warm and out of the wind.
>> 
>> I use Musher’s Secret or another paw wax for the paws. My dog can’t keep boots on because of the shape of her feet and long slim legs-they all just fall off, no matter what I do.  She will wear anything I put her in, I just haven’t found anything that works.
>> 
>> hah, from another outdoor lover..
>> Caitlyn
>> 
>>> On Jan 18, 2016, at 1:33 AM, Nimer Jaber via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> This is directed at anyone that lives in extreme cold and snow, or anyone else that might be able to help with General Winter.  I love being outdoors, and unfortunately I am feeling limited by my dog living here in Duluth, MN.  While this year has had mostly warmer temperatures, we are beginning to get cold... and my dog hates it. Schools and work places almost never shut down.  And even though I could stay inside more and I could walk on sky walks, I love being outdoors.  For me, I can put on some warm mitts, a wind-proof face mask and layers and I stay warm and toasty... even having to take stuff off at times if I warm up enough.  I have a jacket for the puppy, and I have the boots that the school issues, the ones made by ruffwear.  My first problem is that the boots do not keep water and snow out adequately.  And, when walking out for longer periods, the boots irritate the dog's paws because I have to tighten them enough to keep them on if I step on them or in deep snow.  I have started to use some musher's secret, but sometimes her paws still get irritated, especially by jagged pieces of ice.  So, does anyone have recommendations for some paw protection that might be adequate for extreme conditions?  Price is not an issue.
>>> 
>>> My next issue is the extreme cold.  When we get to below zero, I try to limit our exposure outside, but mostly for the dog, not for me. Her coat covers her from back to front, including her belly, but her tail, nose and ears are still open to frost bight.  For any of you that have dealt with this cold, what have you done to minimize this risk of frost bight in these areas without telling me to avoid being outside?
>>> 
>>> Thanks, and I hope somebody has a few answers. Here's hoping that you all are well.
>>> 
>>> Nimer J
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