Comments on: My Neglected Dog

By: Peg Higgins

Peg Higgins — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:12:34 +0000

I’ve blamed winter plenty of times for our dog not getting out as much as I’d like her to. However, spring is here now so she can enjoy the outdoors again like she used to lol.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:01:02 +0000

Squeaks, tug-a’s, snuggles. In that order! Although, you’re getting every bit of snow/cold we might have gotten this year.

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:02:57 +0000

Girl – I feel you! I was out this afternoon and the temperature was unbearable. I tried to turn around and head back to the house, but Harley wasn’t having it. He was loving the crisp chill. He ran and ran, while I tried to keep up. I’ve been home for three hours now and I am still chilled to the bone. Where is Spring?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:55:32 +0000

You hit on something I’ve been struggling with: Are they feeling neglected? Because I sure feel like I’m neglecting them! The below-zero temps have eliminated most walking, and two out of three hate being out in the snow. We’ve been doing a ton of lounging around under piles of blankets. I’ve been working through my list of “indoor games,” but I’m not confident it’s stimulating enough after all these weeks! But, like someone said above, it’ll melt. We’ll make up for it with spring hikes. Stay warm!!

By: Blueberry's human

Blueberry's human — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:10:57 +0000

Things don’t usually get too crazy for me. Honey seems like she is adapting and just rolling with the punches. I’m sure as long as you are both around, she will be happy to adapt.

By: Jan K

Jan K — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:38:59 +0000

I think dogs are better than we give them credit for at accepting changes. I’m sure it is more your guilt and your own missing of those activities that makes you think Honey is feeling neglected.
My dogs are missing their outdoors time too. I tried to at least get out for a few minutes each day, but these last couple of below zero wind chills day, I just can’t make myself any more. I’ve had enough. The dogs will whine at their balls for a few minutes, but then they’ll accept staying inside most of the time. We toss balls around in the house as we can (we haven’t broken anything yet) and do the nose work games too. But we’d all rather be outside enjoying some fresh air. It has to end soon, right?

By: Taryn

Taryn — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:44:01 +0000

While your winter is much worse, we’ve been having way more of a cold/bitter winter than is usual for my area. Single digit temps with relentless wind. I can put on enough clothes for every part of me except my eyes (need some ski goggles!) and my hands. I use ski bibs over top of sweats, and the wind doesn’t make it through, thick hunting socks, thermal top covered by a fleece jacket, then a winter ski jacket, scarf, and one of those ninja style hats that only let your eyes have an opening. I have great gloves but on a really cold day they just don’t keep my hands warm enough. Just so long as there is no snow on the ground to freeze their paws, my guys will go for at least an hour like that. But I just don’t enjoy it, so there have been a lot less walks lately, and slightly more stir-crazy dogs (and humans!).

By: jan

jan — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:13:46 +0000

We solved the cold and snow problem years ago by moving away from it. Our yard is a jungle now with no killing frost, but we’ll take it.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:48:20 +0000

That is just too cold, and way too snowy. I’m sure Honey is happy with any time you give her. Snuggles are good, and short walks are fine.

By: Miley's Daily Scoop

Miley's Daily Scoop — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:37:30 +0000

We are sick of the snow, too! Keeping our fingers crossed that Spring actually is around the corner!