26/11/2025
❄️ WINTER EDITION: When Is It Too Cold for Your Dog? ❄️
It was –2°C this morning, delightful, so my dogs and I sensibly chose some indoor enrichment before a much shorter outdoor walk. Because, shocker, dogs also get cold.
A few quick reminders for winter walks:
🧥 Yes, your dog needs a coat
Short-haired, small, senior, or puppy? They’re basically wearing summer clothes in Arctic conditions.
🐾 Keep walks shorter
If you wouldn’t stand outside in that temperature for half an hour, your dog probably shouldn’t either.
🧊 Grit & ice are not paw-friendly
Rinse and dry paws unless you fancy cracked pads and vet bills.
🚫 Avoid frozen ponds
They’re slippery, dangerous, and not nearly as solid as your dog thinks.
✨ Know the signs of “too cold”
Shivering, slowing, paw lifting, or giving you the “take me home” look.
Stay safe, stay warm, and let’s get our dogs through winter without frostbite or drama. 🐾❄️