Our black lab dislikes the cold and we want to make sure she's just being a brat, and not really in trouble.
2007-02-05 09:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by hobbitfeet144 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Duck hunters use labs all the time in icy waters and they love it. If you can stand the cold, the dog can stand the cold.
2007-02-05 09:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by pater47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but dont leave the dog outside. make sure your dog is not getting sick and is perfect health after you take him for a walk. Make it a short walk as you probably cant take -15 as long as he can. There are other ways for your dog to get his stimulation. Always check there paws for ice and packed snow. If it is to cold outside before the wind chill water will turn to ice and it is possable for your dog to tear a paw which is painful.
2007-02-05 09:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by uoptiger_79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 labs myself and both loved the cold weather. My one actually figured out how to slide on the ice and did it whenever he could. Labs are built for cold weather otherwise they wouldn't be a hunting breed. Just check for packed ice/snow in their paws when you come in is all.
2007-02-05 09:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by blackbriar2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk? Yes, but dont be out for a long time unless it has cold weather gear like a jacket and puppy gloves. Also make sure if you do it every day he isnt getting sick or anything. Just dont leave the dog out, but they need to be outside and sniff around and have some stimulation, its good for them.
2007-02-05 09:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it short. Don't take the dog out mid-day when the sun and heat is the worst. I 'll take my dogs out around 4 / 4:30 and then again, late tonight, maybe around 10pm From 11-4, their in the home. It's way to hot for them and me. When you walk him, try to stay on the shady side of the street, bring some water and a small bowl with you. edit: I used to own a black dog and boy did she get hot.
2016-05-24 19:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My JRT hates the cold....if you MUST walk your lab, then do it. SHe's not being a brat. Do you want to walk in this weather?
2007-02-05 09:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was -20F here this morning and my dogs went out, did their stuff, and came right back in. Your dog probably does not want to be cold. If you do go, bundle yourself up and make it a short walk!
2007-02-05 09:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't maker her be out there any more than she needs to when it is cold outside.
Ice hurts on those paws too!!
2007-02-05 09:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kamah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the walk short, about five minutes.
2007-02-05 10:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by cloverivy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would your rather have your dog obese and spoiled, or would rather just have her freeze for a little while? I walk my yorkie all the time no matter what the temperature is.
2007-02-05 09:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋