Bad Weather Provides Great Dog Training Opportunities!
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2024
- Today Uncle Stonnie is back with the reminder that what most people consider bad weather, is really just weather that provides great dog training opportunities.
If your dog gets excited when you walk towards the door, bundle up and take them outside!
Life's too short for missed adventures!
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I just spent 3 hrs outside with my dogs. 12° here. None of them begged to go back inside. They love the snow plowing and searching for a ball.
Hi Stonnie- just came in from a 5 mile walk in 16 degrees weather (feels like 9). If I had a dog right now we would have gone much farther. When we lived in Wisconsin my dog would go out in minus temps but hated to pee icicles so would hold her water.
Here’s my question: any tips working with a dog deathly afraid of thunder? As a kid the neighbors dog jumped out of the basement window when the owners were away and bled to death. Very sad. I knew a number of dog owners in Wisconsin who had this problem and I would imagine you’ve run into it from time to time. Might be a helpful video to send out.
You had me at "I don't watch any corporate media."
AMEN!
I'm originally from Lexington. But most of my life I lived in Scotland. I did live in Northern Maine for 5 years. But when I lived in Scotland, I watched people walking their dogs regardless of the weather. I also started running sleddogs then. I did that for over 30 years. You go out regardless of weather. These days I live in Georgia. I have a tiny farm, and a rescue Dutch Shepherd. He NEEDS walked regardless of what's going on outside. I've noticed that the worse the weather, the more I have the parks to myself. I love it. When it's raining he sniffs everything. When it's cold he takes his time. I honestly like walking him when the weather is bad.
Greetings from Norway! You have a great approach Stonnie. Here there is no such thing as bad weather, just insufficient clothing😅
-28 where I’m at this morning. My 5 month old Springer Spaniel wanted to be out there but only lasted about 10 minutes before he was noticeably uncomfortable. We are going out in 10 minute intervals and training and playing more indoors today.
You are right! I took my Great Pyr out for a trail hike this afternoon in the snowstorm. I thought we might be out for only 15 - 30 minutes - but no! he kept going for the full two miles - sniffing, scratching, digging in the underbrush and thoroughly enjoyed himself. We met only three other people (and one dog) on a normally busy trail. Oh, and because the trail was so quiet, the air was still and the snow was falling steadily, we passed within 50 yards of a beautiful antlered buck! And Shep didn't bark or chase! Now we are both ready for a quiet evening at home.
Nice!
Stonnie, If my Lab were still alive we'd be outside walking in an ice storm, snow, sleet, hail. Nothing fazed him, as it was just another form of water. My current dog is 4, a rescue and has been with me 2 years. This Winter she actually rubbed her face in the snow for fun, but lay in it - no way, at least not yet. If it's raining, she will hold her pee forever rather than go out and get wet. Trust me, I've asked her - and she said no. :)
Love the reminder to ASK the dog. They'll tell you what they want and need if you listen. My girl is a blue doberman with a thin coat, so she wants to be inside more than me in any inclement weather! But we BOTH put on our wool jackets and raincoats and get out there!
It's -40 F and C in Canada today it hurts to breathe and my dogs paws got super cold going potty and she does not want to go outside. We will be doing scent work and inductive retrieves indoors until it warms up to a balmy 5 F on Tuesday 😂. Enjoy the rain!
One of these days I’m going to make it up North so I can feel that kind of cold.
@@StonnieDennis Ya come up with your crew in the adventure van!
-40 feels pretty brutal and is only fun if you have the right gear and can get somewhere warm immediately when you need to. Exposed skin freezes in minutes and you can frostbite your corneas. This is unseasonably cold for us.
-5 F is way more fun so come visit and check out the skiing:)
You don't have to go all the way to Canada for cold lol. Iowa is -20 feels ATM with a foot plus of snow.
Is that brown and white Aussie an Aussiedore? (Aussie lab mix)
Agreed! I live in a cold wintery place in Europe. My Lab loves the cold weather and yes, I'm mostly alone in the forest w/ my dog. Winter is a very private dog walking season. then come spring, they all start showing up. Dogs love cold weather. humans too. you are correct Stonnie.
Just went for a walk with my 7 month old boy with a couple inches of snow and 18 degrees here in the PNW! Didn’t phase him one bit!
We let our black lab, he goes out and does what he needs to do and wants right back in because it's -35° C. We're in Alberta Canada - there was an emergency alert for extreme cold.
What a pretty Aussie shepherd!
I actually use your videos as a training session for one of my dogs because he actually loves to watch your videos too but for some reason he gets very excited when he sees the other dogs on the screen
Best time to hit the trails is during “crappy” weather.
On goes my ice crampons up here in Canada....❤
No dogs going be outside for to long in north Dakota. Negative 17 today and colder tomorrow!
My Silver Lab was out at the farm today in 45 mph wind gusts and the pouring rain. Glad I had a towel to dry him off before he loaded up in the truck.
Nice!
I live in Ireland, so our walks are often in the rain. My sheepdog is white and red like that Australian Shepherd. ❤
We have a Goldadorahoula nerd that loves going out in the rain. Her happy tippy taps and face show it! Everything smells and feels different!! She also loves the towel dry upon entry back inside!!
May I ask, is this a mix or a breed? Never heard of that.
+++++++++++++++++++@@ingafalkenstein4221 Of course! Aurora Luna is a Labrador, Golden Retriever, Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. I just shortened the breeds up for fun. Just a Heinz 57 and a good, sweet, smart girl that loves to cuddle and has us trained well. lol
" I don't watch any corporate media" 😂 Uncle stoney is definitely a good ole boy that's wide awake not woke lol
Iam thinking most of the time I wholeheartedly agree but today with -14 below with -41 windchill we will be indoors for awhile 😊
This is so true. I'm happy to say I've been taking my new puppy out every day since we got her. Regardless of the weather. I learned a while ago that inclement weather is among the best weather for training of any kind. Some of the best times I've enjoyed on the rifle range have been in the cold and rain. People think I'm stupid when I tell them to do that when it's wet or windy but it's the best. Nothing good ever comes easy. I'm hoping for many more great memories with the new dog. Excellent advice sir.
Mine hasn't said "no" yet! When she does, I will still be going out...to the vet!
You and me both. I dumped cable fourteen years ago and stopped watching all network TV three years ago.
Just took my Smokey for a walk in the winter storm- he loved it... ❤😊 He's a Greyhound/Husky mix...
I'd post a pic if it would let me...
Thanks for always encouraging dog owners to get outside and adventure with their puppers ..
Thanks for getting out and representing dog training well!
You love what you do, Sir! It shows. Just found your channel. New Subscriber ❤
My little Sealyham terrier says a big NO to bad weather 😄
I don't know how tall you are, Stonie, but that Australian Shepherd looks bigger than average.And I love him.
It’s a combination. I’m a very small person and he’s a little bit bigger than average.
@@StonnieDennis Thanks for reply. I once had an over sized Australian Shepherd from the original ASCA breeding. He was my heart dog. I have continued to buy Australian Shepherds, of the original ASCA lines, except for my current one (which did not come from ASCA bloodlines. But AKC). He is lacking in several ways in comparison to my previous AS's. So many Australian Shepherds are being bred for other purposes than farm and ranch work, that there is quite a separation in the breed. Many are bred now for no particular purpose at all. I have learned that Breeding makes a huge difference in what kind of dog you get. You of course, would know that better than I. Any way, I do like your training style. I am in the northern part of TN in a rural area, and totally get your training style. I especially enjoy your reviews on the various dog breeds and what one might expect from them. The 2 Australian Shepherds that I had before the one I have now came from a breeder in KY. They both were wonderful examples of their breed and a huge help in our country living rural life. Not sure I will be able to find another of these kind being bred in the area. I am considering an English shepherd the next time. They are still being bred for farm work here in the East.
Went out today at 11deg here in Texas. No one at the park, we walked off leash and chased a few deer. My Lab had a great adventure!
That is awesome!
Our standard poodle would like to go out in the cold rain but she just went to the groomer yesterday. My wife wants her to look and smell good for a few days. I'm sure she'll get a chance to get muddy and wallow in some deer droppings sometime next week or so though.
Stoney, Judah (GSD) and I have been outside the last two days, western Ky. Just like you rain cold snow. Sorry, it stinks! But we will get better weather this weekend.
My Mal/GSD could care less about the weather! My black lab/border collie hates wet weather. But the cold without rain, she is down with it!
It’s been 34 in Phoenix & me & Chessie puppy (1yr) go out everyday! wear layers & move
My chocolate lab will gleefully run around in single digit temperatures. I have a picture of him with icicles on his eylashes and eybrows from swimming in 23 degree weather. He is the only dog I have had who would go out in that cold and wet weather. He is not afraid of thunder, either. He was raised in his first 8 weeks to be a gun dog. He's awesome!
Just got back from the afternoon walk with Waylon (a lab - GSP mix with a little who knows what else to get a brindle coat - pic in the thumbnail). It was about 14F, windy, with a little snow. There actually was one other guy out at the park (swamp trail) or we would've had a little off leash time. Waylon didn't mind today's weather...actually he was even more high energy because of the weather. The only weather he doesn't like besides the brutal sub zero temps is when it's raining. He loves being the water swimming, retrieving, etc, but for whatever reason doesn't like rain (lightning & thunder don't bother him).
We were out middle of worst with 40 mile winds shoveling three times dog laid in snow chased waited for walk. Border collie loves storms walking on frozen lakes and yup off leash in storms with the neighbors looking out living room windows at crazy border collie lady
Yep, raining in Brisbane, Australia this morning. My boy and I went for a bush walk. It’s beautiful and quiet in the rain. Stayed out for 2 hours. Now he’s sleeping 😴
Our lab will jump into the Gulf of Mexico, lake, or pool with reckless abandon, but hates the rain.
I live in town and before my dog passed regardless of weather I took her on 4 long walks a day, some Dogs love when it's cold.
Running around in the cold is great for the dogs…. Sleepy lab the rest of the day…. Till night adventure time anyway
Who needs a doggy spa when you've got rain? Dogs adore it so much they're out there doing their own version of a "fur-derstorm" dance. It's like a canine flash mob - complete with soggy fur flips and paw-tapping choreography. Forget about staying dry; your dog wants front-row seats to the aquatic symphony. Bad weather isn't just a chance for training; it's an invitation for your furry friend to audition for the next big splash-hit Broadway musical! 🌧🕺🐶
One of my dogs agrees with you. He doesn't care about the weather, he will go out with or without me.
The other doesn't like going out if it is too hot, too cold or too wet. I have opened the door and gone out to try and tempt her out and she doesn't want to come out if the weather is not good.
Love this. Don the appropriate cold weather attire and all is good. The crisp, cold air personally energizes me. Slate sure loved doing zoomies through the light snow yesterday. 😊
My flat coat retriever/ australian shepherd mix Joaquin will go out any time in any weather.
I used to live in shanghai, I absolutely loved the hellish rain as I could take my dog out, off lead and not worry about anything.
Georgie and Lodi thought the weather was nice enough to swim today.
I bet they did! ❤
I would love to see a video of the cold weather once it hits.
I have a bunch, you should check them out.
I’ll make some more if it snows, for sure!
Hey Stonnie I watched the video 5 days ago about the labrador breed standard and noticed that you had a curly coated retreiver that i think was present in this video as well. Will you ever make a video about the curly coat retreiver? Its such a nice looking dog but rarely brought up.
Mine don't care if it is 110 or -30 mine love the outside rain,sleet snow
I don't watch corporate anything or believe them .
This is true most of the time, but I’m in -55 real feel weather, so I’m not taking your advice at the moment lol. On these kind of days, we take him to the large hardware stores or to the Assisted Living or Nursing Home in our town.
it gives me joy to see you among those dogs. tomorrow Blake and I will be out with all his dog school mates. ❤
Nice!
Just took my dogs out, including my 16yr old, for a run in 0°C (32°F) rain/snow/ice. They have to go out, even when we'd rather stay in. Wish I could add video of my old man "running" in the "snain" 🥰
Nice jump pup. If it's raining he'll stand there stairing at it trying to motivate himself lol. But he goes eventually. Every day 3-6 times a day.
I'd rather have wet dog than an unexercised dog
It's blizzarding here. My dogs don't want to go outside...then they don't want to come back in. lol
Hey Uncle Stonnie!
Up here in central ILL-ANNOY where it has rained 3 inches today and is about 40f with 40 mph winds.. I have 2 pugs here who disagree with your way of thinking lol
Heck my dogs don't care what the weather is! It's 20 outside and snow on the ground! I just have to dress for it and I go with them!
My labs love all weather except too much heat-particularly my big show lab. I swear he’s half Newfoundland.
It’s -39 Celsius here (-52 with windshield) and my dog wants to go outside but only last about 3-5 minutes. Been this cold for about a week and a bit. Waiting on safer weather. Wish there were indoor facilities for dogs up here in Northern Canada. My dog is going stir crazy in this cold snap. He can handle -25 to -30 Celsius and up but not this cold :(
Glad to have found your great video. Like the look of your utility belt/suspender outfit. Is that a lucky find or do you know where it is available?
I used to let mine just go out on its own, simple fix.
My dog has a short coat, won't wear a dog coat or allow to be towel dried. I have to time for exposures, especially under freezing. We have to watch you guys play.
The only time I don’t take my dogs out for an off leash hike would be a hurricane( I mean a real one😂)
Roads closed from a blizzard(we would still go out in our neighborhood at least) or I’m sick
They don’t care about the weather they still need exercise!
My dogs get me out 365 days of the year for hiking and/or swimming. Even in cold weather.
Hi @Stonnie, maybe I missed some of your past videos, but can you post a video about Curly Coated Retriever, please?
I can see what seems to be a CCR in the current video, and I do love this breed (its sporting look), but I don't know much about it.
Wouldn't you say though, that if temperatures are below zero that maybe staying inside, and perhaps taking a day or few off is prudent? Because that's what this storm is doing to much of the North American continent, including many places where humans and dogs aren't well acclimated to arctic temperatures. It's warmer at the north pole than in many parts of the contiguous 48 states. We're not talking about just unfavorable weather like rain, a bit of snow. I'm talking, negative temps, not just below freezing in the low 30s and high 20s, negative temperatures where if you were to toss a bowl of boiling water in the air, it would instantly vaporize. Dangers like frost bite can happen within minutes. Sure humans can bundle up, and you can even slap a coat and booties on a dog, but they will always have some sort of exposed skin that's susceptible to frost bite, like the nose and ears.
I love your work ethic, but for many people, common sense isn't so common these days.
36 below here in Montana. My lab won’t go out. I don’t blame him.
Wow!
Stonnie, what do you recommend for flea and tick prevention? I've heard lots of issues from various sources on the chemicals that are put on the dogs' backs causing health issues. Thank you! Appreciate your channel and insight.
What's good for the dog - even the maniacs that love the rain - can be good for the handler! Fewer people, better play, fresh air, nature! How is that bad for any of us??
Wind chill of -43, my dogs don't want to be outside, even the caucasian mountain dog.
🇮🇪 wonderful dogs 🦮🐕🦺 🐕 very good training its magnificent
Thank you!
I go out in all forms of bad weather because growing up it’s the only kind we had 😂😂😂 (originally from Newfoundland, Canada)
We do limit/alter our activities for extreme heat.
How can I send photos?! 📷
Does the salt and stuff they put on roads hurt their paws? I’m sure this is a stupid question but everyone tells me it does and I don’t know how to avoid that where we live. My dong isn’t going to wear those boots. He’s not that kind of dog
I do have to limit time out in -20 below. Like 5-10 min. He doesn't come inside even when he is picking up his feet when they are cold. 🙄. We go out every day 3 -4 times a day. Walking at least 1 mile.
Maybe it’s the breed or maybe it’s just him, but my 8 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback hates the rain. He’ll refuse to go outside even when he really needs to go to the bathroom
I have some that stay with me who are the same way.
Is that dog you have on leash there an Aussie Shep/Great Pyrenees mix??
This is not fake news
Hi from Ontario, Canada!
We are new dog owners to a Red Lab, 2.5yrs old. It supposed to be -23 C here for the next week. Is that too cold for a dog?
get it out for bodily function breaks, not too long though obviously.
What do I do about my 1 year old black Lab that thinks it's fun to run and slam into my legs, run by and knock my hands ect. So rude and I don't want to hurt my knees!
Ummmmm. It was 1 degree here with brutal wind blowing. I went out with my dog--had her wearing a coat and booties because her feet get cold, and she couldn't wait to get back indoors. Tried it with her bare foot yesterday and I had a three legged dog (switching which foot was up) hurrying as fast as a three legged dog can to get back indoors. She's a 23 pound long legged mutt and can handle heat, but not cold.
It's all that global boiling that's happening....
My labrador will avoid going out to the toilet if its raining!
Stonnie my awesome black lab has a cream golden retriever father and a chocolate lab mother. How does that make sense? The whole litter were black puppies
Hmmm…..
Technically they call them goldadors I guess, but my fine specimen looks like an English black lab in the face but a field lab in the body.
There is a German expression: ""Du bist doch nicht aus Zucker, oder?" You're not made of sugar, are you? Used when you want to go for a walk in the rain with someone and they're acting like they think they're going to melt.
But Stonnie how are you going to know what narrative you’re supposed to believe?
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