[NAGDU] Protecting the Feet That Guide Us in the Heat of New Orleans

[Raul Gallegos - NAGDU]

Hi, great question. Many people will no doubt give you different answers. 
Some people will use dog boots which protect against extreme weather 
conditions. Other people use a product called mushers secret, which is a 
wax type coating that you can put on your dog's paws. Like with anything, 
there are pros and cons to whatever method you decide. For example, my dog 
stresses out over wearing dog boots. While I feel that they can provide 
some of the best protection, it stresses him to the point that he cannot 
work. So I've had to resort to using mushers secret. Even that will not be 
100% protection because it is only a light coating and will help so that 
his paws don't start burning as fast as they would if nothing was on them.

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Raul Gallegos - President
National Association of Guide Dog Users
346-439-7444 | RGallegos at nagdu.org



On May 28, 2022 9:21:29 AM Diane Graves via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi All,
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> Just another question for the seasoned conventioneer traveling with their
> puppies. Though I have attended many NFB conventions, this will be the first
> convention with a dog. I know that New Orleans will likely be scorching hot.
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> While I don't plan on spending a lot of time outside, there likely will be a
> good bit of back and forth travel to the exhibit hall in the overflow hotels
> and, of course, out to the relief areas. I'm just wondering if I should have
> something to protect Izzo's feet on the hot pavement?
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> Any thoughts or tips appreciated.
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> Diane Graves
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