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Where Nancy Freedman-Smith, dog trainer and owner of Gooddogz Training, provides a place for dog owners to find positive training tips, canine-activities and places to visit along with the latest information on keeping your dog healthy and active. NOTE TO READERS: Nancy's blog has moved! Check it out in her new home on MainePets.com

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December 16, 2007
Sunday snow storm dog weather report

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Finney reminds humans to keep the darn slippery deck stairs shoveled and to please use a pet friendly ice melter. He says the snow is deep enough to loose a little dog, and that is one of the reasons he is glad he has long legs. That and the fact that he has no problem using the... ahem....facilities in the deep snow. Finney advises shoveling out potty spots for smaller dogs and puppies.

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Charlee tells us that the snow will last through the night mixing with ice which should make for ideal snow ball catching. She predicts a no school announcement Monday morning which in turn will lead to more outdoor play and the chance of extreme snow ball throwage thus will be greatly increased.

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Kuma says that she wishes her Dad's plane gets in safely, but that she really couldn't care less about his canceled flight, airport delays, or slick roads. She is quite content playing in the snow and chilling with her BFF Sadie.

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Sadie has issued a snowball between the toes alert for all dogs but especially for retriever types with webbed feet. The snow ball between the toes alert will be in effect until at least 5 PM tomorrow, but maybe until spring. She really doesn't know how those things work, and advises humans to keep a close watch on their dog's feet.


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this just in-
Kuma has issued a possible "snow sticking to the coat of some breeds alert" and advises owners of dogs with certain coat types to get towels and their camera ready.

Posted by Nancy Freedman-Smith at 09:27 AM

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love those sweet snowy faces! :)

Posted by Stephanie
December 17, 2007 09:32 AM

As a fellow retriever, Logan thanks Sadie for the snowball between the toes alert. Does Sadie have any advice regarding a solution? Boots? Paw protector spray? Moving to a warmer climate?

Posted by Suzan & Logan
December 17, 2007 10:49 AM

Hey Logan!
Sadie says she doesn't care and the snow balls are worth it. Nancy says you could try boots if you know you are going to have to be outside for a long time. Sadie says she rather not wear boots and would rather come in and thaw out for a bit and then go back out. Nancy wonders if Paw wax would help-her dogs only get snow balls after hours and hours outside.
anyone?
Nancy

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December 17, 2007 05:43 PM

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