Do you walk your yorkie in the rain? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Princess10 · 11-08-2011, 08:25 PM

Or let them be outside for more than just potty business? I throw a sweater & coat on Princess in the winter & take her out in the snow to play but always avoid taking her out in the rain.

I wanted to take her downtown to walk & get out of the house tomorrow but it's forecast to rain (big surprise

). If she's in her new double fleece will she be ok, or even with a t-shirt underneath? I don't have any boots for her yet, but I know she'd love to go for a good walk some place new.

kdhawks · 11-08-2011, 08:34 PM

We just go out for potty breaks in the rain, because I hate walking in the rain.

I'll still take him places with me when it rains, though. Is there anywhere kind of indoors-y you could take her? Usually, when I need to take him somewhere when it's raining, I'll put him in his bag or carry him. Sorry the rain is ruining your plans!

lovespandp · 11-08-2011, 08:38 PM

Lol Peanut won't even potty in the rain!

KazzyK810 · 11-08-2011, 08:39 PM

I don't intentionally go out in the rain, but we've been caught in the rain during a few walks. It's not so bad if you're prepared for it, but getting drenched when you're not isn't such fun. Not to mention the chills that set in if the temp. drops with the rain cloud.

Princess10 · 11-08-2011, 08:42 PM

The main reasons I want to walk her is to give her undivided attention, get her some fresh air & a little exercise since she's already packing on the winter pounds.

I could take her to all of the pet stores, etc. but she's terrified. Vet, store & groomer are all very traumatic for her, though the walking would go fast.

I wish there was some other place but I can't think of one.

KazzyK810 · 11-08-2011, 09:00 PM

Sounds like you need to get yourself a good brolly and Princess a nice raincoat. A raincoat is the one thing ZoE still doesn't have so if you come across a good deal, post it

chachi · 11-08-2011, 11:44 PM

No mine for the most part dont go out in the rain. Chachi will if he absolutely has to go. He doesnt mind getting wet but Jewels wont but she wont go out in snow either so she is just funny about going out in weather

mky · 11-09-2011, 03:22 AM

I'll take Kiko out when it is raining (she has a raincoat), but only if it is warm out, otherwise she gets chilled once her legs and head get really wet.

Britster · 11-09-2011, 06:18 AM

I won't purposely go for a walk in the rain but we've gotten sprinkled on a few times in the middle of one. It's not too bad. But if it's raining any harder than a sprinkle.... no that's NOT fun LOL. I hate being out in the rain. Jackson is not big on rain either, as much as he loves water in all other forms, the rain is one he hates.

AmyD102 · 11-09-2011, 06:30 AM

Lola has a rain coat but wants nothing to do with the rain! When I try to bring her outside to potty (even with an umbrella) she doesn't move! She just runs to me, puts her front paws on my shoes and cries to be picked up. So when its raining she stays inside, but so far she doesn't mind the snow! Go figure

Harrysmum · 11-09-2011, 07:07 AM

Crazy really, isn't it?

Harry hates the rain, but loves going in the sea!

If we're out and it's been raining, he'll skirt round the outside of puddles! But he loves running in long wet grass!

When we were out walking the other day, he jumped into a stream - then just stood there, not knowing what to do!! Just sad eyes looking up - and I had to get in to 'rescue' him'.....!!!

Funny little littlies aren't they?!!?

Sally + Harry x

yorkietalkjilly · 11-09-2011, 07:11 AM

Yes, Tibbe goes potty outside in the rain. If it is absolutely pouring and he's just got to go, I break down and put his raincoat on him - which he HATES with a passion. He just stands there like a lump in it and I have to encourage him from behind and scoot his little butt along with my hands to get him to start through the door. For some reason when he's wearing that raincoat, he thinks he is paralyzed and should just stand there! Once he is out the back door, he's unparalyzed and will walk and even run around. He then does his biz and comes back in, walking as if he's taking his last steps because he knows he's going to get the raincoat taken off and get toweled and he's not fond of all of that, even though I'm as gentle as I can be with him, he still resents the whole thing to do with his having to wear that raincoat. He's so funny! You gotta love such a little character!

carmen in nj · 11-09-2011, 07:14 AM

LOL,no I have a pack of woozies...LOL I open the door and they look out at the rain and turn and walk back in the kitchen...LOL I have a pee pad in the porch and they go there..LOL

yavenay · 11-09-2011, 07:26 AM

The diva and rain and snow??????? No freakin way......a thousand horses couldn't get her outside to potty in the rain or snow. If we are out for a walk and it starts raining.....Miss Thang will stop walking and expects me to pick her and carry back home.

. Dang she is so lucky she only weighs 5lbs.

Beamers Mom · 11-09-2011, 08:38 AM

I have a doggy door so Lil Bit and Beamer can go out when they want to - we have a large fenced in yard.
If Beamer is outside and it starts to rain instead of coming back in the house he will run under the shed!!! I have had to have Lil Bit go get him sometimes.
If they are both indoors when it rains I just close the doggie door down and put pee pads down.

11-08-2011, 08:25 PM	#1
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	Do you walk your yorkie in the rain? Or let them be outside for more than just potty business? I throw a sweater & coat on Princess in the winter & take her out in the snow to play but always avoid taking her out in the rain. I wanted to take her downtown to walk & get out of the house tomorrow but it's forecast to rain (big surprise). If she's in her new double fleece will she be ok, or even with a t-shirt underneath? I don't have any boots for her yet, but I know she'd love to go for a good walk some place new. __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

11-08-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	We just go out for potty breaks in the rain, because I hate walking in the rain. I'll still take him places with me when it rains, though. Is there anywhere kind of indoors-y you could take her? Usually, when I need to take him somewhere when it's raining, I'll put him in his bag or carry him. Sorry the rain is ruining your plans! __________________ katy&levi

11-08-2011, 08:38 PM	#3
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Lol Peanut won't even potty in the rain! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

11-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#4
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	I don't intentionally go out in the rain, but we've been caught in the rain during a few walks. It's not so bad if you're prepared for it, but getting drenched when you're not isn't such fun. Not to mention the chills that set in if the temp. drops with the rain cloud. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

11-08-2011, 08:42 PM	#5
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	The main reasons I want to walk her is to give her undivided attention, get her some fresh air & a little exercise since she's already packing on the winter pounds. I could take her to all of the pet stores, etc. but she's terrified. Vet, store & groomer are all very traumatic for her, though the walking would go fast. I wish there was some other place but I can't think of one. __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

11-08-2011, 09:00 PM	#6
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	Sounds like you need to get yourself a good brolly and Princess a nice raincoat. A raincoat is the one thing ZoE still doesn't have so if you come across a good deal, post it __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

11-08-2011, 11:44 PM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	No mine for the most part dont go out in the rain. Chachi will if he absolutely has to go. He doesnt mind getting wet but Jewels wont but she wont go out in snow either so she is just funny about going out in weather __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-09-2011, 03:22 AM	#8
mky YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 316	I'll take Kiko out when it is raining (she has a raincoat), but only if it is warm out, otherwise she gets chilled once her legs and head get really wet.

11-09-2011, 06:18 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I won't purposely go for a walk in the rain but we've gotten sprinkled on a few times in the middle of one. It's not too bad. But if it's raining any harder than a sprinkle.... no that's NOT fun LOL. I hate being out in the rain. Jackson is not big on rain either, as much as he loves water in all other forms, the rain is one he hates. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-09-2011, 06:30 AM	#10
AmyD102 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 162	Lola has a rain coat but wants nothing to do with the rain! When I try to bring her outside to potty (even with an umbrella) she doesn't move! She just runs to me, puts her front paws on my shoes and cries to be picked up. So when its raining she stays inside, but so far she doesn't mind the snow! Go figure __________________ Milo (11/1/11) Kiwi (RIP 7/28/10-9/21/11) & Lola (RIP 7/12/11 - 9/8/13)

11-09-2011, 07:07 AM	#11
Harrysmum Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK Posts: 5,062	Crazy really, isn't it? Harry hates the rain, but loves going in the sea! If we're out and it's been raining, he'll skirt round the outside of puddles! But he loves running in long wet grass! When we were out walking the other day, he jumped into a stream - then just stood there, not knowing what to do!! Just sad eyes looking up - and I had to get in to 'rescue' him'.....!!! Funny little littlies aren't they?!!? Sally + Harry x

11-09-2011, 07:11 AM	#12
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Yes, Tibbe goes potty outside in the rain. If it is absolutely pouring and he's just got to go, I break down and put his raincoat on him - which he HATES with a passion. He just stands there like a lump in it and I have to encourage him from behind and scoot his little butt along with my hands to get him to start through the door. For some reason when he's wearing that raincoat, he thinks he is paralyzed and should just stand there! Once he is out the back door, he's unparalyzed and will walk and even run around. He then does his biz and comes back in, walking as if he's taking his last steps because he knows he's going to get the raincoat taken off and get toweled and he's not fond of all of that, even though I'm as gentle as I can be with him, he still resents the whole thing to do with his having to wear that raincoat. He's so funny! You gotta love such a little character! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-09-2011, 07:14 AM	#13
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	LOL,no I have a pack of woozies...LOL I open the door and they look out at the rain and turn and walk back in the kitchen...LOL I have a pee pad in the porch and they go there..LOL __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

11-09-2011, 07:26 AM	#14
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	The diva and rain and snow??????? No freakin way......a thousand horses couldn't get her outside to potty in the rain or snow. If we are out for a walk and it starts raining.....Miss Thang will stop walking and expects me to pick her and carry back home. . Dang she is so lucky she only weighs 5lbs. Last edited by yavenay; 11-09-2011 at 07:27 AM.

11-09-2011, 08:38 AM	#15
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	I have a doggy door so Lil Bit and Beamer can go out when they want to - we have a large fenced in yard. If Beamer is outside and it starts to rain instead of coming back in the house he will run under the shed!!! I have had to have Lil Bit go get him sometimes. If they are both indoors when it rains I just close the doggie door down and put pee pads down. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker