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mustangbee · 11-13-2006, 04:16 PM

LOL, Looks really cold out there Mike!

Oh great videos too, (but you already knew that

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Gingergirlsmom · 11-21-2006, 04:27 PM

Somehow you make all that snow look inviting...I could watch your boys all day!

my2boyz · 11-21-2006, 05:22 PM

14 degrees...-2 windchill...and you had those boys outside? I'm sure that qualifies as abuse of some kind. Now...who's gonna go up there and rescue those babies??

amspoelstra · 11-21-2006, 06:14 PM

That was fun! Thanks for sharing the video's. I love how you treat the boys, and offer them lots of treats on a cold walk

After her first winter in Wisconsin, Trixie is sure enjoying the rain on the West Coast

TeddyBear · 11-21-2006, 07:46 PM

I heard on the news it was cold in Alaska. I thought about you. Didn't think you would take Jack and Eddie out in the cold, but looks like they didn't know the difference. By the way, how long did it take you to get those boys used to the booties? We have some cold spells here in Colorado and I wouldn't mind Shylah and Starsky getting a pair of those. Starsky loves the snow when it snows here. He runs and runs in it. Shylah on the other hand is kind of a sissy.

alaskayorkie · 11-22-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

14 degrees...-2 windchill...and you had those boys outside? I'm sure that qualifies as abuse of some kind. Now...who's gonna go up there and rescue those babies??

LOL, it's minus 4 tonight, and I took them on a 15-minute walk! Besides, THEY abuse ME by demanding to go for walks! But, seriously, I watch them extremely closely to make sure they're not shivering. When Jack shivers, he goes into a fleece pouch that Oscar's Mom made for him. So far, Eddie hasn't shivered this year.

And TeddyBear, it took about a week of daily bootieing (get your minds out of the gutter!), for Eddie to walk on them without lifting them up awkwardly. Each day, I plied him with treats to walk a little farther. Finally, he gave up. He doesn't necessarily like them, and I often have to chase him down in the house to get them on, but once outside he runs like he doesn't even have them on.

It took Jack longer to get used to them, but that was understandable because he was also recovering from surgery. This year, he's had no problem with them. In fact, he puts up with them better than Eddie does.

Grayson's mom · 11-22-2006, 04:32 AM

Your boys are so cute! My son came and had to watch the video clips with me. Thank you for sharing with us!

Tophersmom · 11-22-2006, 12:32 PM

Thanks, everyone, for the comments. You are all sissies, though! Snow is FUN![/QUOTE]

Yeah, I do agree that the snow IS fun...it's the COLD that's the difficult part!!

Just got Topher his first set of boots so he's all ready for the snow. I just hope the jacket I have for him will be warm enough. Do you find the polar fleece to be the best? Does it cut the wind enough? It's his first full winter so I guess it'll be trial and error with the clothes.

browniesmom622 · 11-22-2006, 12:45 PM

those videos were sooo cute !!
Brownie would love to be running with your boys all of mine LOVE the snow !!

alaskayorkie · 11-22-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tophersmom

Yeah, I do agree that the snow IS fun...it's the COLD that's the difficult part!!

Just got Topher his first set of boots so he's all ready for the snow. I just hope the jacket I have for him will be warm enough. Do you find the polar fleece to be the best? Does it cut the wind enough? It's his first full winter so I guess it'll be trial and error with the clothes.

Yeah, you really have to experiment to see what works best for you and your dog. Eddie (9 pounds) and Jack (4 pounds) have far different needs. Eddie is fine in a wool sweater or any kind of fleece. Jack needs something to cut the wind, so either polar fleece or a combination of fleece under and nylon over works best for him. It's the booties that will make the biggest difference. Simple is better. I find the easier they are to put on, the more apt I am to go to the trouble and the more the pups seem to tolerate them.

Good luck. Can't wait to see pictures!

abbie's mom · 11-22-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

You are all sissies, though! Snow is FUN!

Thank you for sharing your guys with us, and the videos!

But.......snow is cold and wet!

Tophersmom · 11-22-2006, 10:15 PM

You are so right about the boots. The first pair I bought were the best I could find...they had hard bottoms, though and they took about 20 minutes a boot to put on! Boy, did he ever have a heck of a time walking in them.

I knew that because they were so complicated, that we wouldn't use them so we bought the less expensive ones and he LOVES them. They are so easy to put on and they must be comfy 'cause he didn't complain a bit nor did he try to pull them off. Success!! Hopefully the'll be able to stay on for the length of the walk. Do you have trouble with them getting loose and falling off? (sorry for all of the questions!)

Gingergirlsmom · 11-24-2006, 01:23 PM

We've been lucky so far here, no snow yet, but when it gets here I would like to be prepared. Found a set of simple boots at PetValu yesterday, and just now put them on Ginger and had her walk across the room to me for treats! Poor thing, she was trying to hard not to walk on her feet the first time across that she literally flipped herself onto her back

By the fourth time across the room she was just doing some basic high stepping. We'll do this for a few minutes each day, hopefully by the time the snow gets here she'll be used to them!

Seeing Eddie and Jack run around in their boots makes me believe she'll work it out!

BTW, you also inspire me not to complain, but to bundle up and get her out there!!!

alaskayorkie · 11-24-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

We've been lucky so far here, no snow yet, but when it gets here I would like to be prepared. Found a set of simple boots at PetValu yesterday, and just now put them on Ginger and had her walk across the room to me for treats! Poor thing, she was trying to hard not to walk on her feet the first time across that she literally flipped herself onto her back

By the fourth time across the room she was just doing some basic high stepping. We'll do this for a few minutes each day, hopefully by the time the snow gets here she'll be used to them!

Seeing Eddie and Jack run around in their boots makes me believe she'll work it out!

BTW, you also inspire me not to complain, but to bundle up and get her out there!!!

Outstanding! Don't give up. I know it can be frustrating, especially when they start running from you when you grab the booties. But in the long run, they'll appreciate it. That's a good idea to practice in the house. Make sure you don't do it on a slippery floor. Do it on carpet or even take them outside on the lawn.

You'll have to post pics of the practice sessions!

TootiesMom · 11-24-2006, 07:38 PM

your babies are beautiful! so is the snow,but I think these "sissies" will stay right down here... LOL... we would DIE... we are FREEZING if it hits the 40's down here.... Snow is fun, if you are inside watching these great videos!
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11-13-2006, 04:16 PM	#16
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	LOL, Looks really cold out there Mike! Oh great videos too, (but you already knew that ) __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

11-21-2006, 04:27 PM	#17
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Somehow you make all that snow look inviting...I could watch your boys all day! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

11-21-2006, 06:14 PM	#19
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	That was fun! Thanks for sharing the video's. I love how you treat the boys, and offer them lots of treats on a cold walk After her first winter in Wisconsin, Trixie is sure enjoying the rain on the West Coast __________________ Trixie

11-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#20
TeddyBear Hey Cutie! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,677	Great vids I heard on the news it was cold in Alaska. I thought about you. Didn't think you would take Jack and Eddie out in the cold, but looks like they didn't know the difference. By the way, how long did it take you to get those boys used to the booties? We have some cold spells here in Colorado and I wouldn't mind Shylah and Starsky getting a pair of those. Starsky loves the snow when it snows here. He runs and runs in it. Shylah on the other hand is kind of a sissy. __________________ Love, Leigh, Starsky and Shylah: You can never get enough Yorkie kisses!!! Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverYorkies/

11-22-2006, 04:32 AM	#22
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,734	Your boys are so cute! My son came and had to watch the video clips with me. Thank you for sharing with us! __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

11-21-2006, 05:22 PM	#18
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	14 degrees...-2 windchill...and you had those boys outside? I'm sure that qualifies as abuse of some kind. Now...who's gonna go up there and rescue those babies??

11-22-2006, 12:32 PM	#23
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Thanks, everyone, for the comments. You are all sissies, though! Snow is FUN![/QUOTE] Yeah, I do agree that the snow IS fun...it's the COLD that's the difficult part!! Just got Topher his first set of boots so he's all ready for the snow. I just hope the jacket I have for him will be warm enough. Do you find the polar fleece to be the best? Does it cut the wind enough? It's his first full winter so I guess it'll be trial and error with the clothes. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

11-22-2006, 12:45 PM	#24
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	those videos were sooo cute !! Brownie would love to be running with your boys all of mine LOVE the snow !! __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

11-22-2006, 10:15 PM	#27
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	You are so right about the boots. The first pair I bought were the best I could find...they had hard bottoms, though and they took about 20 minutes a boot to put on! Boy, did he ever have a heck of a time walking in them. I knew that because they were so complicated, that we wouldn't use them so we bought the less expensive ones and he LOVES them. They are so easy to put on and they must be comfy 'cause he didn't complain a bit nor did he try to pull them off. Success!! Hopefully the'll be able to stay on for the length of the walk. Do you have trouble with them getting loose and falling off? (sorry for all of the questions!) __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

11-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#28
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Eddie and Jack are such an inspiration! We've been lucky so far here, no snow yet, but when it gets here I would like to be prepared. Found a set of simple boots at PetValu yesterday, and just now put them on Ginger and had her walk across the room to me for treats! Poor thing, she was trying to hard not to walk on her feet the first time across that she literally flipped herself onto her back By the fourth time across the room she was just doing some basic high stepping. We'll do this for a few minutes each day, hopefully by the time the snow gets here she'll be used to them! Seeing Eddie and Jack run around in their boots makes me believe she'll work it out! BTW, you also inspire me not to complain, but to bundle up and get her out there!!! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

11-24-2006, 07:38 PM	#30
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	your babies are beautiful! so is the snow,but I think these "sissies" will stay right down here... LOL... we would DIE... we are FREEZING if it hits the 40's down here.... Snow is fun, if you are inside watching these great videos! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)