Here in Western New York, we’re pretty tough when it comes to winter weather. One of our favorite sayings is, “It’s not the cold, it’s the wind.”
Today it’s a balmy 14° F, but we’re under a blizzard warning and expecting winds up to 45 mph. With nearly a foot of snow on the ground, that’s going to blow around pretty good, and the blizzard will add more. Already, it’s impossible to see the thermometer out the back window.
There’s a world out there beyond that snow-blown window!
Maybe that’s a good thing. Somehow it doesn’t feel as cold if you don’t know what the temperature really is.
However, anyone who’s a dog owner knows that come snow, hail, sleet, dark of night, etc. – that dog has to go out!
Cody is ready:
Mom ??? What are you doing to me ???
Cody wasn’t too sure about that outfit at first, but once a Milkbone came into the picture, she forgot all about those boots:
Sorry about the blurriness of the photos. The silly dog just wouldn’t stay still, and I moved my arm to try to keep up with her. Bad photographer!
Stay warm, everyone.
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Love puppy Cody’s new outfit… She is better suited up for the cold.
Puppy Phoenix might wear the coat, but she has no desire to ever wear the boots…ever! She insists they are NOT her style.
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Truth be told, it was not easy getting those boots on her. I had 2 on and then she balked, big time. Took a lot of soothing and coaxing, and a little inner swearing, but she did finally wear them and got used to walking around the house in them.
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Hehehe… I bet she wasn’t happy to have to learn to wear them, glad she did though.
Phoenix has her back yard and goes in and out as she pleases most of the day/night, I can’t take her for long walks or runs anymore, so there is no need for them for her… no need to guard against salt and ice build-up…
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Oh what a good Mom you are!! I have been thinking about dogs in this weather concerned about frostbite when they must go out to do their “thing”. Oh yeah from your pictures it is the same here just about. I managed to go over to the barn to give Cherish the horse her apple and break up the ice on her water bucket, filled that for her and watched with satisfaction as she gulped and gulped. Having both barn cats in my “heated garage” I ignored the frozen water dishes for the cats, keeping fingers crossed that no wild cat is in that barn. I don’t think so. I usually can “sense” them. And as for what I looked like? LOL All that you could see was barely my eyes peeping out from all the gear I had on. I shoulda taken a pic. 😂
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Ugh, if not for the animals, we could both be warm.
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We both do it out of Love, CM. 👏🏼💞🐾
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I love the snow boots. Never seen that on a dog before. When our weather turns cold, the dogs forget they have a doggy door. And then we have to break out the mop.
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I think the boots look like little hooves. They’re rubber, so they’re waterproof. Assuming I can get the dog to wear them in the first place.
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Major respect for you in getting those booties on that pup. I have trouble just with the jacket, can’t imagine putting 4 of those on…might have to be sedated ! (Me, not the dog).
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It wasn’t easy, and then she walked around stiff-legged like a robot, just to make me feel bad.
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Love the outfit and bootees, they should keep her lovely and warm. Maggie has a coat and detachable waterproof topper, but we don’t put anything on her feet.
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I wouldn’t recommend the boots unless the dog doesn’t mind having his or her feet touched. Cody wasn’t happy about it, and she did try to bite me once.
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Ah. Maggie didn’t keep her baby socks on for long when she had her foot injury, though we have seen dogs with proper wellies.
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Oh bless. I’m with you on the phrase. The cold doesn’t get to me like other people, but on days when the wind bites, I resent it. Y’all stay in when Cody allows, and make those snuggles.
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Cody looks underjoyed.
Compare my photo of her. It’s crystal clear – but only caught her tail-end. 😳
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I remember. Cody has a way of doing that. Maybe next time she’ll let you get a better photo o her.
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Oh, CM! You’ve managed to make Ellie B’s cousin Cody look like a race dog. Yup, I can imagine her on a track, chasing the mechanical rabbit. Or maybe as a superhero dog, catching the villain! Thanks for the smile on the cold winter’s morning. Yes, here, too! No winter clothes for Ellie B. She would not stand for it, not for a second. By the way, when it’s this cold, She goes out the back door, does her thing, and is back at the side door in a manner of a minute at most.
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Cody’s been balking about going out, too. I haven’t even tried to put those boots back on her – it takes so long to put them on, and she’s only out for a few minutes. I’ll get her used to the boots in the house for awhile first.
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Cody looks pretty cute, but I doubt we could keep booties on Maddie. She seems to like the coat, but putting it on her signals that we are going outside to sit.
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Cody’s adjusted beautifully to the coat, but the boots are a whole ‘nother story. It’s going to take awhile to get her used to them, and I think I’ll do that in the house first.
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I can’t imagine try Ming to keep them on Maddie.
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Well, as it turns out, Dan, I did take Cody out with them on. She didn’t fight me at all to get them on. But she lost one before we got out the door, and two of the others were almost off her feet before we got to the garage. Even though I thought I tightened the Velcro enough. I think those booties are going into a drawer for now.
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The outfit and boots look great on Cody. I wish the weather was cooler here so I can dress up Fire too. LOL! ヾ(=ﾟ･ﾟ=)ﾉ
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The boots look cute, but are a pain to put on Cody. She even tried to bite me the first time! I’m hoping as the process becomes more regular, she’ll adjust. So far, we haven’t tried the boots outside.
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LOL! Good luck! V◕ฺω◕ฺV
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We’re getting the same storm, but how much is still a matter of debate. At least we only have a few inches on the ground. We have had years like you are having when we wondered if the roof was going to cave in. Hopefully we won’t have another! Love those reflective feet and the cover.
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The blizzard ended here, but we’re still getting show every day, usually only an inch or two, but it does add up. As for the reflective feet, we gave up on those boots. No matter how tight I do the Velcro tabs, the boots keep falling off in the snow. The coat works nicely, though.
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I love this post and especially the dog outfit! Stay warm and stay safe.
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Thanks, Nick. If it weren’t for the dog, I wouldn’t have any post ideas!
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