Even though this video is called “How to Keep Your Outside Dog Warm in the Winter” this did not really focus much on one of the most important aspects of outdoor care for dogs--the doghouse. The doghouse will provide the most shelter, comfort, and warmth from the cold for an outside dog. She did mention using a certain type of house and quite possibly placing a piece of fabric down for the dog to sleep on, but it would have been better if she gave an example of the doghouse and gave some more information on what can be placed inside of the doghouse for bedding. For outdoor dogs, it appears more natural, biodegradable, and disposable bedding such as straw, wood shavings, or pine straw tends to be more favorable than cloth such as a blanket. Blankets often get pulled out by dogs accidentally as they step out of their doghouse. Some dogs even intentionally drag the blanket out to make a toy out of it and even may tear it up. It is also more difficult for a dog to really make a nest to sleep in with a blanket and blankets can get moist and become frozen very easily. However, with bedding such as straw, wood shavings, or pine straw, there is less worry of dogs pulling it all out, no worry of them tearing it up, it is easier for dogs to create a nest in something like straw than it is for a blanket, and it does not become frozen. Also, with blankets, they tend to get dirty, damp, and start to smell quite fast. They either have to be washed or kept being replaced which is not very cost effective. But with bedding like straw, when it gets old, moist, or starts to smell, it is simply thrown away, used it to cover any muddy spots, or spread in gardens.
I love how this is about how to keep your dog warm but it's bright and sunny outside, she's in short sleeves, palm trees are swaying in the back round, and all the plants are still green 😹
I live in S Louisiana so you are all likely laughing a little that I am posting this but I have been worried about our lab on the few cold nights we have. Our coldest nights are around 25*f with our high humidity it is very frigid. Our lab is pretty hefty and sleeps completely out of the wind but I still worry about the affect of breathing the cold air all night long. I watch him closely and he never shivers or seems to be affected at all. Are Labs really this accustomed to cold?
didn't watch this with sound, but that dog jacket is woefully inadequate, too small, to be of much benefit. Seemed unprepared to do the video. Heat lamps, like for baby chicks, kept safely clear of the dogs/cats/etc, and kept at the proper distance, can also be used on a patio or other enclosure. Don't want it too toasty, but more comfortable than out in the wind and cold. You also want them securely positioned. One very windy winter our covering blew down and the heat lamps almost did too. Thankfully, it wasn't a tragedy, but it makes me think now, that they need to be even better secured and fastened.
My parents will never let my dog stay indoors and she honestly doesn't like it, I've already sneaked her in and she's nervous and wants to be outside, it's simply not her habitat and she has a room for herself outside.
Really? As a Chicago resident, I find this video offensive. You are going to suggest to Florida residents that they should overfeed their dogs to prepare for that one day of the year that it is cold outside? Also, you are not supposed to lay cloth down to keep animals warm outside because it can get wet and freeze. Straw is the better option, but, unless your dog is a husky, people should just bring their pets indoors if it's too cold or hot outside.
Even though this video is called “How to Keep Your Outside Dog Warm in the Winter” this did not really focus much on one of the most important aspects of outdoor care for dogs--the doghouse. The doghouse will provide the most shelter, comfort, and warmth from the cold for an outside dog. She did mention using a certain type of house and quite possibly placing a piece of fabric down for the dog to sleep on, but it would have been better if she gave an example of the doghouse and gave some more information on what can be placed inside of the doghouse for bedding. For outdoor dogs, it appears more natural, biodegradable, and disposable bedding such as straw, wood shavings, or pine straw tends to be more favorable than cloth such as a blanket. Blankets often get pulled out by dogs accidentally as they step out of their doghouse. Some dogs even intentionally drag the blanket out to make a toy out of it and even may tear it up. It is also more difficult for a dog to really make a nest to sleep in with a blanket and blankets can get moist and become frozen very easily. However, with bedding such as straw, wood shavings, or pine straw, there is less worry of dogs pulling it all out, no worry of them tearing it up, it is easier for dogs to create a nest in something like straw than it is for a blanket, and it does not become frozen. Also, with blankets, they tend to get dirty, damp, and start to smell quite fast. They either have to be washed or kept being replaced which is not very cost effective. But with bedding like straw, when it gets old, moist, or starts to smell, it is simply thrown away, used it to cover any muddy spots, or spread in gardens.
I love how this is about how to keep your dog warm but it's bright and sunny outside, she's in short sleeves, palm trees are swaying in the back round, and all the plants are still green 😹
Not to mention it's fucking Miami! Those guys don't know what cold is and you can tell when she says the sweater is for when it's just too cold, lol
May not get too cold here but there's a hell of alot of rain get a dog house or keep them inside
That 1 day a year when it drop's below 40? Where do you live? Florida lol.
My dog loves the cold at 32° 31° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° and 0° degree out side
Give me a break Florida
I have a Shiba inu and I use him to keep ME warm outside.
tnxxx
I live in S Louisiana so you are all likely laughing a little that I am posting this but I have been worried about our lab on the few cold nights we have. Our coldest nights are around 25*f with our high humidity it is very frigid. Our lab is pretty hefty and sleeps completely out of the wind but I still worry about the affect of breathing the cold air all night long. I watch him closely and he never shivers or seems to be affected at all. Are Labs really this accustomed to cold?
yes your dog has probably adapted to these temperatures, make sure he has a warm shelter to sleep in in case he does get cold
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Florida?
How much is that blanket
didn't watch this with sound, but that dog jacket is woefully inadequate, too small, to be of much benefit. Seemed unprepared to do the video. Heat lamps, like for baby chicks, kept safely clear of the dogs/cats/etc, and kept at the proper distance, can also be used on a patio or other enclosure. Don't want it too toasty, but more comfortable than out in the wind and cold. You also want them securely positioned. One very windy winter our covering blew down and the heat lamps almost did too. Thankfully, it wasn't a tragedy, but it makes me think now, that they need to be even better secured and fastened.
I would love to have a dog but that creature aint laying a finger inside my house
Amen
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Florida... lol.
How about you spend a night outside and see how cold you are or how bothered you are.
Or you could just keep your dog inside that one day😒
Nintendogs lover 123 yeah and will tear up a lot of stuff as they are not used to being inside unless you keep an eye out and correct him
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My parents will never let my dog stay indoors and she honestly doesn't like it, I've already sneaked her in and she's nervous and wants to be outside, it's simply not her habitat and she has a room for herself outside.
TheEtherny same situation with me
Or you could just bring them inside. I find that blankets, and cuddles in bed warm my baby way better than any insulated dog house or jacket
Sorry but that's disgusting and your home must smell like crap
Really? As a Chicago resident, I find this video offensive. You are going to suggest to Florida residents that they should overfeed their dogs to prepare for that one day of the year that it is cold outside? Also, you are not supposed to lay cloth down to keep animals warm outside because it can get wet and freeze. Straw is the better option, but, unless your dog is a husky, people should just bring their pets indoors if it's too cold or hot outside.