[nagdu] Cold weather

[craig.heaps at comcast.net]

Chase is a black Lab.  I have used a Furminator on his coat to reduce the shedding at home and at work.  So he's pretty sleek.  His fur is probably about a quarter to a half inch long.  I'll try to keep him moving.  We'll be staying in a downtown hotel.  So I'll try to find a spot with a wind break for relieving.  

----- Original Message -----

From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com> 
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:22:30 PM 
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cold weather 

What breed of dog is Chase? Unless he's some super short coated dog like a Boxer or doberman, you probably don't need to do anything.  If you are outside try not to stand in one place for too long.  Moving will keep you warm.  Also don't let him get wet...wet and cold is a bad combo.  It was in the low 30's here today and it felt pretty good!  I don't worry about the cold until it gets under 20 or so or if the wind is blowing like crazy. 

HTH 
Julie 
  

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> On Nov 25, 2013, at 12:16 PM, craig.heaps at comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> My guide, Chase, and I are headed to Milwaukee soon.  We live in the moderate climate of the San Francisco Bay Area.  I see highs in MKE ranging around thirty degrees F.   
> What do I need to do to help Chase cope with the cold?  He --of course -- has a fur coat, but I keep it farily short.  He has a rain coat, but I don't know how much warmth it would provide.  He has shoes.   
>   
> Thanks for your advice. 
>   
> Craig and Chase. 
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