Erin Pilkington wrote 12/22/2002 09:05 PM Cold Weather #60474 - 12/22/2002 09:05 PM
Erin Pilkington Webboard User Reg: 08-31-2002 Posts: 81 Loc: Offline	How cold is too cold to train? The club I have been observing met the other night for 2 hrs outside on a cold clear night and when I got back in the car the thermometer read 18 degrees! The dogs were not out the whole time, they were in and out of their crates in the backs of trucks/SUVs (bitework night), but I know of another club that doesn't meet if it is less than 35 degrees out. So safety wise how cold and for how long? I know I was freezing MY #$$ off! Erin
Top
Robert VanCamp wrote 12/23/2002 02:46 AM Re: Cold Weather [Re: Erin Pilkington ] #60475 - 12/23/2002 02:46 AM
Robert VanCamp Webboard User Reg: 11-28-2001 Posts: 3916 Loc: Offline	There is no problem training in cold weather, the club with the low temp limit must have that for the TRAINERS not the dogs. You can work in very cold weather with no problems. Hot weather is the killer. . . Good healthy dog, good working double coat, no problem. . . I was talking to a woman that trains in Alaska and they train in all weather conditions. . .if the trainers can take it.
Top
Brad Gargis wrote 12/23/2002 01:46 PM Re: Cold Weather [Re: Erin Pilkington ] #60476 - 12/23/2002 01:46 PM
Brad Gargis Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2002 Posts: 659 Loc: Offline	It would seem to me in general situations a dog without the ideal GSD coat could work without any problem in cold weather. Meaning that a human would turn into an icicle long before the dog. When it comes to dogs with slick coats, Dobs, Rotts, APBTs, Dogos, ABs, etc. how fast does it take them to wear thin in the harsh cold? Does it depend on the weight of the breed? I mean this question in general terms. I'm sure one dog can be found anywhere to out do or match anyone's story. lol
Top
Lynn Cheffins wrote 12/23/2002 05:30 PM Re: Cold Weather [Re: Erin Pilkington ] #60477 - 12/23/2002 05:30 PM
Lynn Cheffins Webboard User Reg: 04-17-2002 Posts: 617 Loc: Offline	check out this item for the short coated dog http://www.coldspotfeeds.com/product.asp?idProduct=304&idShopper=26674&id1=42405772&idBasket= I just bought one of the belly coats for my recently spayed alaskan husky. very nice windproof coat made for dogs to run in unlike most dog coats. might be something doberman owners would be interested in. Very short coated dogs with no undercoat at all can shiver off weight pretty quickly. Cold temps usually mean a increased need for calories and increased fat in the diet in cold temps.
Top

Previous Topic

Index

Next Topic

Page 1 of 1 1

When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.

Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional. The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.

Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc. By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.