cold winter question
 

I live in montreal, Canada and during winter it gets really cold like -20 and more . im wondering because Royce who is now 10 months old and weights 4 lb got used to going outside a lot during summer . What would I do when it gets cold ? Anyone of you live in an area where it gets very cold during winter ?'

It doesn't get too cold here in Alabama, but when it does get cold, my yorkies don't want to be outside for very long. I just put a sweater or coat on them, take them for a quick potty break outside, and they want to come right back in.

I know there are people here who live in Alaska and other really cold places. So, it obviously works. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just make sure they stay nice and warm! :D

I lived in Montreal .

You can buy him a little winter coat and booties . I just went shopping for mine .

Just keep in mind that these little guys are much more susceptible to extreme heat and cold than we are - bundle them up in a little sweater or coat and even go for booties to protect their sensitive paw pads from ice and road salt. They will let you know when they've had enough of the cold and need to come in.

I live in Spokane, WA, and it gets cold here (5 - 10 below zero). My pup was only a few months old last winter, and he love to go outside. He has never cared what the weather is.

But - if it's cold, I put a jacket on him, and we don't stay out very long....5 minutes or so. But - he's not the one that wants to come in - it's me!

If it is ridiculously cold - wrap him in a blanket - let him down to pee, etc., and then carry him around for a while. He'll still enjoy being outside for a little while a couple times a day.

Both my dogs love to run and play in the snow.


Carol Jean

I am in Minnesota and it gets cold here too. Mine hate the cold but they do go out. They do their business as quickly as possible and come right back in. They sure do miss going for walks during that time though.


Lisa

We have cold winters in MO too. I make sure that they go outside right before we go to bed. If they wake up in the night and have to go out I am so afraid that I will leave them outside and then go back to sleep, so I put on a coat and go out with them. If they have an accident in the kitchen at night during winter, I really don't mind at all.

My guys love winter walks. Here's more than you'll ever want to know and video to prove it works!

http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?use...0060225&cimg=0


* Booties. For longer walks on snow, these are even more important than coats. Your pooch will probably hate them at first, but be consistent. Once you get them on, coax him to walk in them by holding a treat in front of his nose. Eventually, he'll forget he has them on.
* Coats: I prefer the kind without leg holes for walks. It's important to keep your dog moving in the cold so they generate their own warmth, and coats without leg holes allow extra freedom of movement.
* Start slow. Start out with a 10-minute walk. When he starts balking at returning home after 10 minutes, you know you're ready to extend the time outside.
* Common sense: Watch your dog carefully. He's likely to shiver when you first go outside, but the shivering should stop immediately when you start walking and exercising. If it doesn't, you either have to increase the pace of the exercise or quit. My 8-pound Yorkie 2-year-old goes on a 30-minute walk in temperatures down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit and fights me when it's time to go back into the house. But my 10-year-old 4-pounder, even bootied and with a coat, only makes it 5 minutes or so before he's ready to go back in my coat and warm up. But in a 30-minute walk, I will pull him out for at least three 5-minute walks. That's a heck of a lot better than the alternative: no exercise.
Trail grooming: Whether you're just letting your little dog out to relieve himself or taking him on a longer walk, take the time to pack down any fresh snow. An inexpensive pair of aluminum showshoes can do the trick. Stomping down a path to a potty area in the backyard can take just minutes. For longer walks, wear the snowshoes and let your dog follow around behind you on a longer leash.

Most important tip: Take pictures and vids of your dog in the snow and post them here!

This is going to be our first winter away from the cold :) We lived in Wisconsin. Trixie did go outside in the cold, but with a winter coat. Our walks were A LOT shorter. But when it snowed, we played outside a lot!

very good info!
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I have two Fido Fleece coats for Sean. I like how they keep his belly warm since they fasten on the top. They also are good with his harness since I can attach the leash and then refasten the velcro so his back stays warm, too.

I also bought a Fido Fleece raincoat which will fit over his coat for when it snows and is very wet.

I can understand you in Montreal! i will be spending the winter between Northern and Southern Ontario where it is known for the extreme cold (northern) and ice storms (southern) layla was born in march and is only used to warm weather.. she shivers when it is slightly cold out... should make for an interesting winter! she already has a sweater but i don't think we will be spending much time outdoors!

We live in Northern Manitoba where the temps can go down to -40 celsius( which is the point celsius and fahrenheit meet( -40 celsius= -40 fahrenheit) so it gets really cold. I have had my girls go outside during the summer but also let them use their puppy pads. As long as the temps are okay and there is very little wind chill (always be careful of that, we know how easy it is for us to get frostbite and remember when they say exposed skin freezes in 30 seconds, this means paws too) :eek: I try to ensure everyday they have a good indoor run with chasing the ball or a game like that. The other thing is be careful about the snow amount and density of the snow. We put Bailey on some snow last year that we thought was solid and she sunk like a lead balloon :eek:

[QUOTE=alaskayorkie]My guys love winter walks. Here's more than you'll ever want to know and video to prove it works!

Thanks for sharing the info. I love your avatars and how active your guys are. I'll be looking for a lot more snow pictures this winter. I'll try and get a few... but I think all my "princesses" will do is shiver and look longly at the door.