[nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs

[shelia]

hi, we have had extremely cold weather for the last week. The coldest 
was 32 below qero here in Montana. We haven't worked much with our dogs 
because of the cold. We are seeing some break in the cold temperatures 
but it is supposed to get to twenty above for the high today. I'm hoping 
to be ale to work tres by the end of the week.

On 12/9/2013 11:50 AM, barbandzoe at comcast.net wrote:
> It is going to be 15 below zero up here in Minnesota, I think boots are a good idea.   I do wonder when you decide boots or no boots.   If you are going to be standing at a bus stop for a time, boots. If the dog is going outside to do his duty in your backyard, no boots.   I have always felt that with the big dogs, that if they are out playing and running around in snow, then I don't think boots are in need, but when they have to be standing and walking on sidewalks, and parking lots, that are icy and cold, then I think boots are a good thing.  Remember your dog is barefoot, even if he has furry feet.
>    
> Nstn
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Doug Parisian" <eggmann at mymts.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 12:11:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
>
> Methinks that dogs wearing boots is often highly over rated.  That fact that
> the dog doesn't like them is sending an obvious message.
>
> Unless you have had issues with an unbooted dog, why go through the bother.
> If you really need to have the dog wear any foot coverings, there has
> already been discussion on conditioning acceptance; Coles notes, do practice
> when in a safe secure place, like at home with appropriate rewards.
>
> Doug: My dogs do not believe these boots are made for walkin'.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:38 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Winter Apparel For Dogs
>
>
> :I have never thought of getting my dog a winter cote, because as a German
> : shepherd he has a thick double cote. I do however have a set of boots for
> : him I got at REI. How do you accustom your dog to boots? My dog just
> refuses
> : to ware them.
> :
> :
> :
> : My other question is my dog still has his dewclaw. How do you avoid this
> : getting irritated or injured by the tops of the boots?
> :
> :
> :
> : Thanks,
> :
> : Mark
> :
> :
> :
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