Dog Training Tips For Cold & Icy Winter Weather
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2024
- Today Uncle Stonnie is out in the first snow of 2024, giving some great dog training tips for cold and icy winter weather.
In this videos Stonnie covers some key differences in how winter weather affects different breeds and gives some great information concerning safe management in cold, wet, winter weather.
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Them Labs could probably outlast you in the cold. I get frustrated with stupid blanket statements like always take your dog in when its cold. Not every dog has the same needs. Yes,some dogs do need to be inside. Like you pointed out,some are built for cold and some ain't built for cold. I'm curious as to how the Catahoula handles the cold. Would I be correct in thinking Catahoulas are better for heat than cold?
Labradoodle aficionados: "It's a real breed!"
Everyone else: "Ok, whatever."
Your doodle comments cracked me up. When I was training pet dogs, I could count on doodles to pay my mortgage every month. 😂
Hi, we have a fox red english lab. Wind chill today around negative 9. Wisconsin. Roxie pushes her face in the snow, sniffs around, does her business and sits down in front of me to say, "I'll carry your mitten in now". Her favorite thing to do when coming in the house. No ice balls anywhere, 😂 put on some paw balm, to keep dryness away, after in the house. That's our 3 year old Roxie.
the australian sheperd and bernese mountain dog cross is a gem
My niece has a Golden Doodle. I normally make friends with a dog within seconds. No this dog, skittish and always afraid of me, unless she mistakenly comes up to me and I begin to pet her, she'll stick to me like glue. But, the next time I visit we're back to square one and she'll avoid coming within arm's reach of me. Crazy beast.
4:45 you call them dodgy-doodles, we call them Sketch-a-doodles, 😂😂 I wonder what others have come up with
I 100% agree with your wife on the doodle issue. I've said this for so long.
Perfect timing. It’s been snowing here for about 12 hours. My eight-week lab came inside, shook, and all the snow flew off, leaving a dry, happy pup. No snow in toes. Love labs.
My icelandic sheepdog did really well in cold weather. She even swam in ice holes in our lake.
At the moment I live with a hungarian mudi who doesn't swim at all. She has no problem with snow.
Both are hardy traditional sheepdog breeds.
Hi and greetings from Germany.
What a wonderf life with these dogs you have!
Mine is a Standard Poodle. He loves the cold. Loves it. (BTW did you know that one guy ran teams of Std Poodles in the Iditarod in the late 80s? They did OK, too). But, my dog does get ice between his toes, which “lames” him. So, he wears booties. He doesn’t like them much to start with, until he gets used to them. And he walks a but funny at first. I’ve just got to keep an eye on in case he shucks one of his boots, so as not to lose it.
I used to have a English style Lab and never thought about the cold and snow when we were out in winter weather. I recently adopted a Lab mix and she doesn't have that thick double coat that my Lab did. She is also much more athletic build and doesn't have that loose layer of skin and fat on her. We just had a winter storm and I have thought that I need to get her a coat to help keep her warm when we are out and about outside. It was never a thought with my Lab about him getting cold. He would stay out in that weather all day. Now it's something I need to be be cautious of with my new dog.
My Doberman doesn’t mind the snow and has mastered the “if I keep moving the cold can’t catch me” method. No clumping on his paws
I know those dogs are loving the snow, but I’m happy that it’s 65 and sunny here in FL.
I’ve got a dodgy doodle and a black lab and they couldn’t be more different! Although, I must say the dodgy doodle always comes when called but the same can’t be said for the lab. 😅
Thanks for sharing, good info especially for people that don’t know the breed. I have a mini golden doodle and she is snowball city. I found that using a Malamine whisk works the best for getting snow balls and snow in her paws.Never use a metal whisk, as you can hurt the dog. You want something that’s pliable and gentle, but does the job. Now I do have bootees for her, but she always seems to blow a tire out on a walk and we spend time putting the booty back on. I do have snow pants for her, which is a lifesaver for snow collecting on her legs and several winter coats which are waterproof.
But when is -12°C with the windshield of -20°C it’s just way too cold for her to go for a walk. So several times a day we play a lot of mind games which you can find on CZcams.
And saying all that I had a great Pyrenees, and she lived to 14 and loved the snow, and nothing stuck to that dog . We could be out at -28°C, and she was as happy as could be. So, as you said, it’s the breed.
We did a lot of training as a pup and we still do training now, she will be 5 years old in February. Important to do new training and keep her training up as it stimulates the mind as you have mentioned in other videos. I lucked out because she’s very laid-back and a great dog.
Once again thanks for sharing.
There is a product called Musher's Secret that is rubbed on paws before going out in the snow and it keeps the snow from sticking and icing up. And, if the dog accidentally eats the contents of the can, it does not seem to do any harm. That happened with a teenage Golden Retriever.
I might need this for my grinch toed Golden in Canada 🇨🇦
I wish someone would compare the available balms on the market to see what works.
Mushers secret is awesome!
Good tips for snowy weather. Noticed Hank slid down backwards, cute little guy. Beautiful dogs including the 'dustmops.'
Oh yeah it’s so crazy cold here , like almost 60 degrees! SoCal.
My lab went for an adventure this morning. I went to get her and gave my number to the neighbor in case he caught her. Shortly my neighbor called me. His family was absolutely in love with my lab mix. The son wanted to keep her and offered to let her spend the night. I appreciated the offer and thanked them for catching her. However, I promptly picked ger up. After her snowy she had absolutely no snow on her. Also, everyone was delighted by her great personality and stunning looks. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a uterus so I couldn't give the nice boy one of her puppies. I always look for smooth outdoor coats and robust dogs for my life style.
GPS dog collars are a life saver, highly highly recommend.
If people in your area put down salt/deicer on their sidewalks/driveways, make sure to remove that from paws/pads or use booties (LOL at my lab doing that!). Some deicer has antifreeze in it.
Thank you for posting this video Stonnie! We recently rescued a purebred Leonberger. She’s a wonderful girl and very receptive to your training techniques. A couple weeks ago we were hit with a lot of ice in the U.K. and I noticed she was gnawing at her paw pads after walk. After looking at her paws I saw the sores. The vets had no idea why she was doing it and suggested it could be salt (but there was no salt on the paths!). We started to self treat with paw wax and it improved slightly.
Because of your video we now know what the issue was! She has soft whispy hair on her legs/ paw which was attracting the ice clumps. Really appreciate your advice
Sidewalk salt and ice packed pads in sub zero in Wisconsin equals a good pair of boots on my border collie for a few mile walk. Even then have to watch for slipping on ice. Those ice balls froze to their britches is annoying puddles in the house 😅
I’m in buffalo ny and we get snow often… 18” yesterday, our field lab loves the weather and snow bushes off no problems… we walk about 5 miles a day and when they salt the roads that can be tough on his pads… teaching them to wear mushing boots the first winter is a big help… that’s for your great tips👍
Bflo NY too, Cattle dog blue heeler loves snow, and loves the hot bflo sun!
Yes doodle dust mop, shes like pig pen our P but b she is an awesome Velcro service dog. We cut down the hair like we do for golden retrievers by grooming the pads and extra hock hairs and even the tail a bit. The term we use is Northern dogs, I have had goldens and golden crosses as well as an Aussie shepherd border collie cross and they love the snow but you are right when it is wet it is a mess. That is when we do half baths and blow dry, either than or we wait until they dry and just brush them out or let them roll on the outdoor rug. The doodles though their hair goes everywhere. I thought my golden retriever was bad she takes the cake. Our dogs just love swimming in the snow, but it is dry so it shakes off. The light little hairs are for keeping that excess stormy snow off of them it is like being covered in dust, actually provides more warmth. Being in the Catkills where it is below freezing most winters with lots of snow we only do outdoor norther dogs, as I can cut them down a bit for either weather but they have plenty to run with. Thanks for sharing this as many do not know the various types of weather, environment and dog hair and fur. Keep sharing and happy new year.
It is -35 here in Northern MN and by Golden Retriever wants to go out but her feet just freeze up! I feel so bad she wants to play and work so bad but just can’t put her little paws at risk.
Mr Dennis. I have just stumbled across your channel and enjoy watching. I am close to adopting a WPG and was interested in what general training gear that one will need to progress with a puppy. I notice some whistles, gear and clickers that you use and would love to hear about a checklist of the basic items that will help promote successful training.
Stonnie it’s been a while. I like the addition of the culvert and tire pile!
I live in Alaska with a standard poodle & am aware of the work it takes to deal with the snow on the feet issues. There are 3 things we do: 1) felt booties for the extreme temps, like what we’re currently enjoying; 2) Musher’s Secret (put on the paw pads) 3) Cowboy Magic detangler and shine, rub on feet up to where the snow will be on the dog’s legs. Snow literally will wipe right (or slide) right off like the lab. Just thought I’d share.
I think you meant fleece booties are what we use in Alaska for more extreme temps but musher’s booties for hardier dog who happen to have hairy feet. 😉
Love this!!!!!! We are in NH and have a solid black working line GSD - still intact; 3 yrs old- tons of energy. Our guy goes out in any weather
I saw someone on a GSP forum on Facebook ask if GSP's are good in snow. Obviously this person wouldn't be able to find Germany on a map or else maybe he could have answered his own question. The only people to live further to the north are literally called, The Nors. But then I guess you'd have to understand the correlation between latitude and climate.
Thank you
Our Welsh Springer suffered terribly from snow balls in her pads. One time they were so bad, she had to be carried home from her walk! Trimming the hair between the pads short, and giving them a thin coating of Vaseline (or coconut fat) helped a lot. She loved the snow.
Get musher’s booties for your dog. You can get them on line.
Please, elaborate more on Bear, the Bern/ Aussie
It's 3 degrees but feels like -14 this morning. Good tips! Our lab loves the snow and rolls around in it. Our golden retriever pup seems to enjoy it too, but her coat is more fine, so I keep an out for the ice balls
I live in Michigan. We always watch for snow packing in paw pads in wet sticky snow. If it was colder/drier snow this isn't an issue. The current feel of out side is -22. We are limiting the outdoor adventures for a few days
Thanks for the video. As a long time watcher of your videos, I am already sold that Labs are the best dogs haha. Cold hands??
Use a scisors before go out and there will be no problems with snow balls between paws. Once in a 3 week will do
Thank you very much for the dog tips.
Thanks for watching!
Stonnie...slightly off topic question. You talk a great deal about English and American types. I totally get it and have had both, if all 3 colors. Now I have heard people use the term British lab, not meaning English (show) but rather meaning smaller fields dogs from British lines. Similar body style and personality as American field lines but noticeably smaller. 60 or so pounds as opposed to 80 or 90.
Any thoughts on this?
Thank you so much for this advice!…I have a lab so good to know but I also have a Vizsla and I was wondering your thoughts on this dog in the snow?…obviously I have a winter coat but curious to know your thoughts on snow shoes%?
Hey Stonnie this is Bobby Perkins from Clinton KY . Amy used to cut my hair many moons ago. I had a pharmacy on the court square in Clinton. My hunting buddy is Lucy a 4 y.o. British lab. Wondered where you get your training vest I think I would like one like it. We got about 4 inches here today . Tell Amy hello for me. I enjoy your videos God bless
Cold weather supercharges my lab out on walks!
She turns into a rocket! She is an English American hybrid, slim like an American lab, but shorter like an English lab with a hybrid face, best of both worlds :D
Where did you get your leather treat pouches? I’d like one maybe a little smaller. This is like atleast on the surface a dream career for me. Did you learn everything hands on?
Stoney whole video, I'm wondering who makes that jacket ?
My 9yo Shiba Inu is hating this brutally cold snow. I'm having trouble getting her outside to walk.
Do you still have the Anatolian Shepherd (or was it a Kangal?)? If so, how does it handle the snow? I'd expect quite well, but I guess I don't really know how much snow they get in the mountains of Turkey. Maybe very little.
Yes Aussies get ice clumps very easily in the wet snow- mine has very fine hair, is a maintenance issue - quite accurate
Hi, what's to cold for walking dogs in snow and cold temperatures. I have a American Akita (56kg) and a Akita mix(33kg) Can they handle a hour walk in -3/-5 conditions in snow or is better to just have them playing about outside for short bursts
Is that a Ridgeback running around in the background? How do they do in the snow? They have short hair but don't exactly originate from a cold-weather environment!
I have a 10 year old yellow lab and I’m looking at getting a second dog. I really wanted a different breed as I grew up with labs and want to try something different, that said, I can’t find a breed of dog I would rather have. 😂 My labs keep up with me all day, run circles around me on our daily hikes, in every season, and have very little maintenance.
I have thought about heelers, my brother has one and I really like him but he gets cold so much faster than my lab.
Irish setter! Beautiful dogs
9:32 Labs are lined up to pee on your tractor tire. What up with dogs and tires anyway?
What about that mushers paw stuff?
Where can I get one of the leads that you use?
Hey Stonnie, I’ve got an 8 week silver lab coming in a few weeks. It’s negative temperatures where I live right now. With his thinner coat, would you recommend a jacket for time spent outside for house training? Also, what would you say is an acceptable age range (weeks) for pups to start spending time outside in frigid temperatures?
I don’t use coats myself, I just take them outside and keep them moving until it looks like they are getting tired or uncomfortable.
Puppies acclimate to the weather pretty quickly. I have tons of puppies in winter videos and even some videos of puppies I whelped here going outside in the snow at five weeks.
Just keep an eye on him and watch his body language. It’s not hard to tell when they have had enough once you start looking closely.
With the lab types I’d recommend something like a neoprene hunting vest over a coat if you’re worried about it once they’re big enough to fit them. Use them for waterfowl hunting when the weather gets that cold. Dog is perfectly comfortable in it and can do everything they want and need to do still. Works great when he’s breaking ice to go get that duck and gives some protection from getting cut up on the ice. Although most of the time it’s not necessary unless you’re sitting still for a long time like in a hunting situation, if they’re moving they’re usually perfectly fine.
Any tips on getting an Akbash mix to come in out of the cold? She ignores me asking if she wants to come in. 😂
She also ignores bribes and treats fyi
I'm guilty of having neglected her paws after winter walks. She developed an infection in one of her pads.
Gentle head 86
I've always felt that doodles are freaking crazy. Also I heard that they are not hypoallergenic that is a myth. I believe the only ones that are hypoallergenic are the 3rd generation ones and I think those are the smaller ones I dont know the letter and numbering like F1 or F1bb etc.. I dont know what that means. But if someone is looking into a hypoallergenic dog I've heard they want a 3rd generation or so doodle meaning so many generations from the pure bred mom and dads. Also I've been told groomers don't like them and they are expensive to groom I was talking to someone in town with one who spends 450 bucks every 6 weeks or so at the groomer. They are incredibly popular, theres a big dog park in the city that we go to sometimes when we are in town and like a third to half the dogs there are always doodles and those doodles are typically always crazy and don't know when to stop throwing themselves at my dog. I've even seen a few that go up to each person and just bark at them I thought that was just a fluke but then I saw it on multiple occasions with different dogs. I think when you have such popular designer dogs you have bad breeding or something. I have seen some wonderfully behaved and nice doodles but I feel like the bulk of them are nuts. I have a lot of patience for dogs I think most bad behavior is the fault of people but doodle dogs have definitely tested my patience a few times. Although I would enjoy an opportunity to train one I think.
They mix everything with poodles its a little ridiculous how many doodle dogs there are.
Gentle money 83
Don't trick kids or animals they lose trust for you.
Cruel savior 78
Hypo-allergenic 🤣
Doodles are ok dogs. Still muts, but ok dogs. Its the owners and breeders that are a menace. Glad its a good source of income for you Stonnie.
Did you mean mutts? What bothers you about outcrosses?
Outcrosses are only outcrosses until the foundation stock is selected and lines established; your favorite breed started as an outcross.
This stuff isn't really that hard to understand. You should think things through before making condescending posts.
Dogs have commons sense, usually. Humans meh.