Cold and shivering

HopeShelties said:
It's a sham Wild Weavers disbanded. They had their own training building, and allowed members to use it. They were in Columbus.
The only other one I know of that definitely has their own building for members to use is Queen City, but that's in Sharonville (Cincinnati).
Shame you aren't coming further south. There are several places around here that offer monthly memberships or field rentals.
I'm slightly south of where you're moving to. If it weren't for the snow and the ground being wet, I'd still be training outside here. If and when it goes away, I'm hoping to continue
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I know that the people from WW created another group...ARF, but I can't tell if they allow field usage. (I know they allow rentals, but $60/hr is too steep for me!)

Stacey, I will just have to drive down to your house! :lol:
 
corbinam said:
That's good to know! Honestly they are both naked right now (who blows coat right before winter comes?) But we're moving in June, so that will give them plenty of time to acclimate.
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hahaaa Six decided to start his yearling shed this past week...how is that even possible since he spends atleast 5-6 hours outside every day...and its -15....:confused2: I didnt think he had that thick of a coat either but I dont know where im pulling all the fur from. I got enough tonight to make another one of him...
 
not too sure why your pups would be that cold in 20 deg. we drove from AL to PA- was 60 when we left here- somewhere in the 30's where we stayed overnight in VA and never got into the 20's from the teens the first week we were in PA. All three southern shelties had no issues with the cold and snow- I think they really enjoyed it (I know the pups did)- definitely way more than I did.
Now Happy- had plenty of sweaters and coats for visits up north - but he was short-haired and not much insulation :winkgrin:

Callie does not appreciate rain- the pups don't seem to care. Last winter, there was a cold rainy day- had to put her raincoat on (and mine on me) and take her outside so she'd do her business.
 
Just to clarify....are you looking for advice on keeping your dogs warm for agility or just "in general". Some of the advice seemed to come from both sides.

If "in general", your temperatures in SC do not warrant the need for coats and boots for Shelties. It's been in Code Red here in Ottawa for the last few days, and I can't keep my dogs inside....even when they are doing the "paw-lift" dance!

I can understand for agility though, that you need to keep them from getting stiff, and a little blanket wouldn't hurt.
 
BarbV said:
Just to clarify....are you looking for advice on keeping your dogs warm for agility or just "in general". Some of the advice seemed to come from both sides.

If "in general", your temperatures in SC do not warrant the need for coats and boots for Shelties. It's been in Code Red here in Ottawa for the last few days, and I can't keep my dogs inside....even when they are doing the "paw-lift" dance!

I can understand for agility though, that you need to keep them from getting stiff, and a little blanket wouldn't hurt.
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Barb, I guess I was asking for both. I know here in SC they can suck it up for the two or three weeks of "cold" weather. But, we are moving to Ohio, and I'm just worried about them not being used to the cold.
 
Thanks for the clarification.

If the dogs are just going outside to do their business or short walks, then I would say no coats required - even in Ohio. I've never used boots on my dogs, but I can see why some would: heavy salt; snowballs between the toes. I don't take the dogs on long walks in the extreme cold (i.e. -20C+) , but if I did, then I would probably use boots for that too. Their paws are the first to feel the cold.

For the agility, though, keeping their muscles warm just makes sense. I would blanket them lightly.
 
My trainer suggested that dogs should wear coats if they are being moved from a warm house and into a cold car. They're generally ok if they're going to be running around but that they'll get cold if they're going to be stationary.

I bought Sadie a coat in December because she lost most of her undercoat this fall. Its more of a wind breaker than anything, but provided her with insulation when its windy or when she got into a cold car. Its also water proof.

I don't use it anymore, since her undercoat has gradually become thicker. This is what I got her, it was expensive (but I managed to get it on sale) but worked great.

http://www.ruffwear.com/Cloud-Chase...oof-Windproof-Snow-Ready-Dog-Coat-Ruff-Wear_2
 
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