Winter Storm Harper-Protecting Pups-Sub Zero Temps

[Hceril]

I am glad we don’t get snow here! I sure do NOT miss the NY winters!!
Although it s
Does get cold here in Georgia (to me anyway) I guess it’s the damp cold that gets to me. 40 in NY was bearable. 40 here is ccccooolllddd to me!
And the few days in between of 60-70 degree days make a difference too!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

Thanks Helene! Joey will make quick order of going out when it's frigid, we go pretty quickly BUT I get concerned about her paws. I just ordered Musher's Secret pad balm, better than foot cover? Yes? Anything more that I should know about using this?

Please don’t worry, it looks very pitiful when they lift their paws, but there is absolutely no danger for dog to walk in freezing temperatures and in the snow. In China we never missed a walk on a snowy day, and temperatures were -4 Fahrenheit. It’s absolutely safe.
Don’t spend your money on shoes, dogs hate shoes and though it is possible to teach them to wear it, it’s extremely unpleasant for them. They battle to balance in shoes etc.
The only thing I would recommend in this cold weather is some sweater or jacket for her.

 

[sisters3]

Please don’t worry, it looks very pitiful when they lift their paws, but there is absolutely no danger for dog to walk in freezing temperatures and in the snow. In China we never missed a walk on a snowy day, and temperatures were -4 Fahrenheit. It’s absolutely safe.
Don’t spend your money on shoes, dogs hate shoes and though it is possible to teach them to wear it, it’s extremely unpleasant for them. They battle to balance in shoes etc.
The only thing I would recommend in this cold weather is some sweater or jacket for her.

Thanks so much and sorry for my delay, we’ve been clearing snow lol! Your post makes me feel way better, especially since it’s 3 degrees right now, yikes!

 

[2BullyMama]

Thanks so much and sorry for my delay, we’ve been clearing snow lol! Your post makes me feel way better, especially since it’s 3 degrees right now, yikes!

Freakin crazy how cold it is... no snow for us, it was all rain and wind


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[sisters3]

Freakin crazy how cold it is... no snow for us, it was all rain and wind


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I am so jealous !! I was hoping for less snow and NO SLEET....but got both. 9" of snow then overnight a nice coating of ice. UGGGGG But Joey is being a real trooper!!!! She's waiting until the last minute to tell me she needs to go and then we make our way out back and power through......I was SO HAPPY that she had a very successful potty this morning, yesterday she held her #2 until the evening....I was afraid she would "get the calling" in the middle of the night.....I don't really mind it when that happens, no often, but really dislike it when its 10 below LOL

 

[2BullyMama]

I am so jealous !! I was hoping for less snow and NO SLEET....but got both. 9" of snow then overnight a nice coating of ice. UGGGGG But Joey is being a real trooper!!!! She's waiting until the last minute to tell me she needs to go and then we make our way out back and power through......I was SO HAPPY that she had a very successful potty this morning, yesterday she held her #2 until the evening....I was afraid she would "get the calling" in the middle of the night.....I don't really mind it when that happens, no often, but really dislike it when its 10 below LOL

Good job, Joey! My two run out and right back in... fast moving potty today


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[helsonwheels]

I am so jealous !! I was hoping for less snow and NO SLEET....but got both. 9" of snow then overnight a nice coating of ice. UGGGGG But Joey is being a real trooper!!!! She's waiting until the last minute to tell me she needs to go and then we make our way out back and power through......I was SO HAPPY that she had a very successful potty this morning, yesterday she held her #2 until the evening....I was afraid she would "get the calling" in the middle of the night.....I don't really mind it when that happens, no often, but really dislike it when its 10 below LOL

How cold does it usually get in your area?

 

[sisters3]

How cold does it usually get in your area?

Well.....this is historically the coldest time but we normally would be in the high 20’s during the day, teens at night. BUT right now it is 2 degrees. This cold should be gone after tomorrow. High of 43 tomorrow with afternoon rain, so hopefully it will clear the yard of snow.

 

[helsonwheels]

Well.....this is historically the coldest time but we normally would be in the high 20’s during the day, teens at night. BUT right now it is 2 degrees. This cold should be gone after tomorrow. High of 43 tomorrow with afternoon rain, so hopefully it will clear the yard of snow.

I always need to convert since it’s metric here. lol

So basically +2 is -16cel... so yes if you’re going to walk a good distance needs booties and a jacket. At them temperature I don’t bother taking mine out at them temperatures, only in the backyard for a fast warmup.

 

[sisters3]

I always need to convert since it’s metric here. lol

So basically +2 is -16cel... so yes if you’re going to walk a good distance needs booties and a jacket. At them temperature I don’t bother taking mine out at them temperatures, only in the backyard for a fast warmup.

Oh jeez.....conversion in Canada, I forgot LOL! Joey has been a real TROOPER through all of this!! I have always gone out with her, so we make a super great team....her last potty before bed last night she FINALLY just quickly peed on the snow covering the flagstone patio just off of the deck INSTEAD of heading to the open field......

 

[sisters3]

We are supposed to get hit w/some this weekend...
Have you ever considered making her a potty patch w/a tarp? I have never done this, but Willow is such a PITA in the wintertime.

I have NO advice on the paw pads, but I have heard good things about that Musher's Secret.

OMG I am so stupid.....LOL, someone just told me about putting tarp down BEFORE IT SNOWS and removing after.....Oh man, that is WHAT YOU MEANT.....HAHAHAHAHA.......Please do not ask how it played out in MY HEAD......I am laughing so hard right now.....

 

[ddnene]

OMG I am so stupid.....LOL, someone just told me about putting tarp down BEFORE IT SNOWS and removing after.....Oh man, that is WHAT YOU MEANT.....HAHAHAHAHA.......Please do not ask how it played out in MY HEAD......I am laughing so hard right now.....

OH GOSH, I'm sorry... I should've been more descriptive

 

[sisters3]

OH GOSH, I'm sorry... I should've been more descriptive

OMG Tracey you would LAUGH YOUR _____ off if you knew what was in my head about the tarp. I really crack MYSELF up sometimes.......

 

[ddnene]

OMG Tracey you would LAUGH YOUR _____ off if you knew what was in my head about the tarp. I really crack MYSELF up sometimes.......

WELL you could put out one of the potty patches in the yard or deck... Lol OR like Willow, just run behind the deck furniture and do your business