our winters here in calgary get to almost -40 celsius sometimes. one dog is a 95 lb. german shepard x akita and the othe is a 75 lb. husky x wolf. thanks
2006-12-17 05:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by hardwoodsolutionscalgary 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What is the point of having dogs who stay outside all year round? this doesint make sense to me. They are suppose to be pets, not lawn ordaments.
2006-12-17 05:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by That_Girl_ 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think some people are being a little hard on you. Some dogs are just outdoor dogs and I think that's OK as long as they are cared for properly.
I live in Saskatchewan which is at least as cold and my best experience has been with a lot of straw in the doghouse as was mentioned above. I have a Husky x German Shepard and he loves his doghouse. I give him the option and plenty of times he chooses to sleep out in his doghouse even when it is -30 C. I often check on him and he is always toasty warm. Plus you have two dogs, so hopefully they share a doghouse and can rely on each other to maintain body heat. A 100 watt bulb with a metal cage over it is also a cheap and effective way to add a little heat, just make sure it is up out otf the way. A heated water dish is always a good idea too, but as far as doing nothing, as was mentioned above, tell that to my dog. He chooses snow over water all the time. I guess it's just harwired into his brain. lol
2006-12-20 06:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Warno 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lot's and lots of straw....inside and outstide around the houses. The straw on the outside should be left in bales and stacked around the house, and the straw inside should be undone so the dog can "nest." Make sure that the dog houses face away from northern winds and that they are up and off of the ground with straw stuffed underneath for insulation. DO NOT put blankets inside as the breath from the dogs will cause condensation and will freeze. Straw is the best way to go. Also put a burlap bag over the entrance to the dog house...this way air can still circulate, but it will keep most of the drafts out. You may want to get a heated pad that water dishes can sit on so that the water does not freeze....water is very important, and snow does nothing for a dog. Also check your dogs feet daily to make sure that ice and snow is not getting crusted inbetween the toes, causing pain and possible bleeding. Good luck....oh....and NEVER put them in a garage or car. These can turn into a refridgerator, locking in the cold. Your dogs could freeze to death.
2006-12-17 06:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Lilah 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in case your dogs has short hair, that would not be a solid thought. yet whilst your dogs does have long hair, she ought to be wonderful. yet shavings are not very stable insulation, even for a dogs.jointly as you spot some puppy vendors putting their dogs into blankets or dogs clothing, it particularly isn't any longer a optimum option for a puppy. One reason is that those man made coats do no longer shield stable adequate. The chilly temperatures are additionally creeping up in the process the paws. The wind would be blowing so solid that those blankets or dogs clothing are purely no longer stable adequate to guard your dogs. in spite of the undeniable fact that, no rely if it particularly is water resistant and your dogs won't be able to get it off, it is going to in all possibility artwork for that night.Espescially in case your conserving the dogs in a doghouse.
2016-10-18 10:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee why do you leave them outside all year around? May you should spend a night in the doghouse to get a feeling.
Yes dog, especially husky are very tough animals, but they live in pack and huddle up to keep warm through the night or remain very activity during day to stay warm. That does't mean it's ok to leave them outside year round.
2006-12-17 06:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's going to be expensive no matter how you do it, because in order for it to be safe, you're going to have to run a heating duct, probably from your house. A space heater would definitely be a hazard.
Why not let them inside, at least at night?
2006-12-17 05:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't heat the house. Use lots of insulation and dry bedding. And for Christ's sake bring them in on the cold nights.
2006-12-17 06:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have a look at
http://www.petnap.co.uk
They do heated pads which are extremely economical. But you would probably need more than one, and obviously, to have access to electricity.
2006-12-17 05:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
USE HAY OR SHAVINGS. IF YOU USE SHAVINGS IT HELPS WITH FLEAS OR YOU COULD JUST RUN A LIGHT INTO THE DOG HOUSE AND USE THAT AS A HEATER.
2006-12-17 06:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bring it inside...AND ALSO THE DOGS
2006-12-17 06:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋