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12-04-2006, 09:14 AM | #16 | |
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12-04-2006, 09:15 AM | #17 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Here's a few things I'd suggest. * If the snow is thick, pack down an area where Royce can play without going up to his belly. I bought some cheap snowshoes. * All boots are not the same. I find simpler is better, just a fleece or nylon sack with velcro tie at the top. If you snug up the velcro below the first joint on the foot, they should stay MOST of the time. * I agree with Connie on the layering technique. Fleece inside for warmth, nylon outside to cut the wind * Keep him moving. If he stops, he's going to shiver. Either walk him without stopping or toss a ball or do something to keep him generating heat.
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12-04-2006, 09:21 AM | #18 | |
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12-04-2006, 09:23 AM | #19 | |
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Great suggestions from a pro with Yorkies in the snow!!
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12-04-2006, 10:25 AM | #20 | |
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12-04-2006, 10:45 AM | #21 |
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| Bailey doesn't mind the snow and cold too much but Tia hates it. We can have several weeks where the temperture is -37c or lower and I just don't let them out in those conditions, even for a minute. During those times we play ball in the house for exercise. As long as he is pee pad trained, you should be good to go!
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12-04-2006, 11:02 AM | #22 | |
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as for royce if the weather is below -15 i wont take him out . | |
12-04-2006, 11:13 AM | #23 |
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| i am getting cold just reading this
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12-04-2006, 02:55 PM | #24 | |
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12-04-2006, 03:12 PM | #25 |
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| ok i did figure out the problem is the boots not the cold, I took him outside with the boots and he didn't want to move his little butt, and took outside again without the boots and he was all happy walking he didn't mind the cold and he did't want to come inside how do i get him used to the boots???? |
12-04-2006, 06:06 PM | #26 | |
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12-05-2006, 06:11 AM | #27 | |
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12-05-2006, 10:35 AM | #28 | |
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* Start by setting him outside with boots on and holding a treat a few feet away. If he walks to them, praise, praise praise. Do this 2 or 3 times. Then quit. * Next day, same thing. Only increase the distance. If he does well and you're up for it, you can try it again in the evening. * By the third day, you might be able to entice him on a longer walk. Keep the treats going the whole time. * Keep up this routine for at least a week. He may protest and try to hide from you when you go for the booties the next day, but make sure you don't let him win. * It took me about 2 weeks of this before Eddie gave in. He still occasionally runs from me, but he doesn't even seem to notice he has them on outside. * If you're just letting him out for short pee breaks, I wouldn't even bother. If it turns into too much of a hassle for you, it's not worth. Good luck. It's not as hard as I make it sound -- and it's definitely worth it! ----> * For short pee breaks in the backyard, don't bother with them. They are too much trouble for you to put on and you'll eventually give up. * For longer trips outside,
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12-05-2006, 10:40 AM | #29 | |
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