[NAGDU] it's never too early to begin preparations

Fri Jan 18 00:33:02 UTC 2019

Mix your dog's water with bottled water. Changes in water can upset a dog's
tummy both ways. I forget where we were but the water smelled like sulfur. I
used the bottled water 50/50, and all was fine all week.
Becky 

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All great suggestions. The only other thing I can think of is a cooling
vest. This would be most useful for people who live in very warm climates or
who need to be outside in the heat for extended periods. I have the Swamp
Cooler from Ruffwear.

Danielle, Thai, and Jackie 

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> On Jan 17, 2019, at 8:47 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> What Julie says is great.
> I will add that I sometimes put a bit of cool water on my dog's head 
> and ears when we're out in the heat.  They don't like it, but I think 
> it helps them cool down a bit.
> Also, I had a dog who would throw up if she got a cool drink right 
> after a walk in the heat, so I had to wait a few minutes after we got 
> inside before giving her water.  None of my other dogs have had this
problem, though.
> 
> It's nice to think about being warm, on this frigid day.
> Tracy
> 
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> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie 
> Johnson via NAGDU
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 8:31 AM
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> Cc: Julie Johnson
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] it's never too early to begin preparations
> 
> For cold weather:
> paw wax, like Musher's Secret, to protect paw pads boots to keep off 
> salt or ice melt products boots for added warmth, but I don't think 
> these are needed until you get to truly artic weather  as in less than 
> zero sometimes, depending on weather conditions, my dog's feet will 
> stick to the pavement.  There has to be some sort of ice or snow and 
> just the right temperature that their feet melt it a bit but stepping 
> down causes a return to freezing.  It doesn't happen often, but boots 
> are an absolute necessity when it does.
> Depending on the dog, a sweater or coat.  I have very short furred 
> dogs, a Boxer mix and a Doberman, so coats are a necessity.  The 
> Doberman wears a light coat at temps less than 40 and a heavier coat with
temps less than 20.
> 
> The Boxer mix is okay until about 30 and gets his coat when it dips 
> below freezing.
> 
> Signs of a dog being uncomfortably cold:
> curling inward, which includes tail tucking, head lowering, sometimes 
> a bit of arching the back.  It's like when we are cold and try to pull 
> everything into the middle of our body to keep warm.
> Shivering is a pretty obvious sign of being cold.
> Whining or similar sounds of discomfort.
> Reluctance about going outside.  Increased speed when given the 
> opportunity to get indoors.
> Dancing or lifting the paws oddly.
> 
> Avoid letting your dog get wet when it is cold.  Cold plus wet is a 
> very dangerous combination.
> Keep moving.  Even when I am outside waiting for transportation, I 
> give my dog a bit of leash and encourage them to walk back and forth 
> or in circles around me.  If they are confused or reluctant, I will 
> walk back and forth with them. Moving keeps the blood pumping, 
> increases circulation and increases warmth.
> For hot weather:
> Try to plan long outings during the beginning of the day before the 
> pavement
> 
> has heated up.
> Provide more opportunities for water.  Avoid super icy cold water in 
> favor of cool water.
> Use boots only if your dog shows discomfort on the pavement.  Dogs "sweat"

> through their feet. If at all possible, let them naturally keep 
> themselves cool.  To determine if a dog is uncomfortable walking: This 
> will be similar to the cold weather tips, dancing or lifting up the 
> paws oddly.  You can also put your hand on the pavement and hold it 
> there for a slow count of ten.  If you can do this, the pavement will be
okay for your dog to walk on.
> 
> Avoid blacktop surfaces as they are hotter than typical sidewalk 
> pavement or
> 
> brick.  Blacktop is most often found in parking lots.
> If you need to stand in one place, like waiting for transportation, 
> find a shady spot or step off into the grass if possible.
> 
> 
> There's probably lots more, but it's early and this is all that is 
> immediately coming to mind.
> I look forward to what others will contribute.  We are expected to 
> have a good amount of snow and temps significantly below zero this
weekend.
> 
> Julie
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> Subject: [NAGDU] it's never too early to begin preparations
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> As you probably know, our National Federation of the Blind National 
> convention will be held this July in Las Vegas Nevada. Temperatures 
> during the day, and most likely at night too, will be over 100 
> degrees. This means we need to prepare to keep our guide dogs safe and 
> comfortable during the time we are in Las Vegas.
> 
> 
> 
> We are planning to write an article for the Braille Monitor to provide 
> people with helpful and relevant information concerning how to handle 
> the hot temperatures with our guides. I am inviting you to participate 
> here in a discussion of what you do to keep your guides safe in extreme
temperatures.
> Let's talk about both hot and cold situations.
> 
> 
> 
> All relevant ideas and thoughts are welcome. There is no wrong idea. 
> We want to get the most information that we can so we can provide good 
> information for all convention goers who bring their guides.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you in advance for your help.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Best Regards,
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