Had to lock Gandy inside

CatherineM · 01-18-2012, 08:41 PM

Wind chills are hitting -40s, so we had to lock the dog door. He is really not happy, but he doesn't lift his leg when he pee-pees, and it touches the ground. I don't want to have to take him to the vet for frostbite there. We trained him to go on towels in the hallway in anticipation of this eventuality.

SarahRainey · 01-18-2012, 09:46 PM

Aw poor baby. Although I'm sure he will appreciate that you did it in his best interest!

Wworm · 01-18-2012, 10:22 PM

poor Gandy-- well, frozen pee-pees r no fun!

houndmomma · 01-18-2012, 10:47 PM

Burrrrrrrrr - That’s cold – That’s how cold it can get at our other place up in WI – it hurts to breath. It perfect weather to light a fire and curl up with a blanket and cuddle.

Keep warm…

Jen~

Jnfr · 01-18-2012, 11:04 PM

Geez, wind chills at -40. Hell, I'd let him go inside where ever the little guy wants! That is not fit for human or beast (or fur-baby).

I am fighting Abby & Jake to got out at 30 deg. They go out, but the are right back at the door in no time flat ( I suspect they aren't completing their business!).

Instead of towels, have you tried piddle pads? I actually use incontinence human bed pads (they are the same but larger) and disposable. And much cheaper than traditional piddle pads.

That kind of temps, there is only so much you can do....SNUGGLE! Curl up on the couch (or bed) under a nice warm fluffy blanket. Hounds keep you warm, you keep them warm.... it is a win-win situation. (nothing warmer than a snuggling basset!) Light a fire (if you have a fireplace), make some hot tea or coco, put in your favorite movie and enjoy! And above all, Stay Inside! Those are just some brutal temps!

Let me know if you need some "tropic" whether, we are only down to +30 deg.. Then again in Virginia, it could be 60 deg by the weekend!

paisleysmom · 01-19-2012, 08:07 AM

Oh Gandy -- You poor guy -- I really feel for you. Hope you are trying to keep warm ... poor Gandy's Mom and Dad having to go out at -40. I just heard the weatherman say that you are sending your temps our way and they will arrive tommorrow!!!!!
Right now we are in the midst of our third snowstorm in a week.... second time schoolbuses are cancelled in the week. We had no snow then all of a sudden POOF! Its up to our armpits or if you are a basset you have to pee with a snorkle. My hubby's new hobby is snowblowing and trying to keep a pee-pen shoveled for Pais!!!
Its great to be a northerner!!!

barneysmom2510 · 01-19-2012, 09:24 AM

Oh wow that is so cold I could not imagine. Stay warm.

Esther · 01-19-2012, 12:48 PM

brrr its 53 degrees here.

oh, wait... sorry...

houndmomma · 01-19-2012, 02:37 PM

Oh Funny Esther – NOT

– its 7 here now with a feels like of 0 and going down tonight – with six inches of snow tomorrow – but… On the flip side- means more videos maybe of the kids playing outside.

Jen~

Barney'spal · 01-19-2012, 04:29 PM

It's brrrrrr cold here too and finally got some snow....can't keep the guys in...they love it but notice that they go out more often but for shorter times, which is good. Can't imagine -40...don't know what I'd do

01-18-2012, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	Had to lock Gandy inside Wind chills are hitting -40s, so we had to lock the dog door. He is really not happy, but he doesn't lift his leg when he pee-pees, and it touches the ground. I don't want to have to take him to the vet for frostbite there. We trained him to go on towels in the hallway in anticipation of this eventuality.

01-18-2012, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
SarahRainey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Chicagoland Posts: 392	Aw poor baby. Although I'm sure he will appreciate that you did it in his best interest! __________________ Rescue Mom to Copper 52 pounds (Estimated DOB July '10--Fostered then adopted through BBR, Gotcha Oct. '11) Foster Mom to Jamie doxie/basset born 9/11/2005 Former Foster Mom to Taz & Tommy (trans. to med care 4/12) Ashley (A 3/12) Gwendolyn (A 2/12)and Dudley (A 8/11) Basset Buddies Rescue Grant Writer: (IL, MN, WI) http://bassetbuddiesrescue.org/ If you are looking to adopt young, old, or in between, please let me know!

01-18-2012, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,972	poor Gandy-- well, frozen pee-pees r no fun! __________________ see what the Worm is up to: http://bassetworm.blogspot.com/

01-18-2012, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	Burrrrrrrrr - That’s cold – That’s how cold it can get at our other place up in WI – it hurts to breath. It perfect weather to light a fire and curl up with a blanket and cuddle. Keep warm… Jen~ __________________ Momma to Lucy age 12 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Rickie age 5 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog) Momma to Mabel age -1 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Flash – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

01-19-2012, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
barneysmom2510 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockport ma Posts: 633	Oh wow that is so cold I could not imagine. Stay warm. __________________ -LISA Mini daschunds Sadie Lou & Daisy dukes Chihuahua Lola Bassett Hound Barney

01-18-2012, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 784	Geez, wind chills at -40. Hell, I'd let him go inside where ever the little guy wants! That is not fit for human or beast (or fur-baby). I am fighting Abby & Jake to got out at 30 deg. They go out, but the are right back at the door in no time flat ( I suspect they aren't completing their business!). Instead of towels, have you tried piddle pads? I actually use incontinence human bed pads (they are the same but larger) and disposable. And much cheaper than traditional piddle pads. That kind of temps, there is only so much you can do....SNUGGLE! Curl up on the couch (or bed) under a nice warm fluffy blanket. Hounds keep you warm, you keep them warm.... it is a win-win situation. (nothing warmer than a snuggling basset!) Light a fire (if you have a fireplace), make some hot tea or coco, put in your favorite movie and enjoy! And above all, Stay Inside! Those are just some brutal temps! Let me know if you need some "tropic" whether, we are only down to +30 deg.. Then again in Virginia, it could be 60 deg by the weekend!

01-19-2012, 08:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
paisleysmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 507	Oh Gandy -- You poor guy -- I really feel for you. Hope you are trying to keep warm ... poor Gandy's Mom and Dad having to go out at -40. I just heard the weatherman say that you are sending your temps our way and they will arrive tommorrow!!!!! Right now we are in the midst of our third snowstorm in a week.... second time schoolbuses are cancelled in the week. We had no snow then all of a sudden POOF! Its up to our armpits or if you are a basset you have to pee with a snorkle. My hubby's new hobby is snowblowing and trying to keep a pee-pen shoveled for Pais!!! Its great to be a northerner!!!

01-19-2012, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,041	brrr its 53 degrees here. oh, wait... sorry...

01-19-2012, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	Oh Funny Esther – NOT – its 7 here now with a feels like of 0 and going down tonight – with six inches of snow tomorrow – but… On the flip side- means more videos maybe of the kids playing outside. Jen~ __________________ Momma to Lucy age 12 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Rickie age 5 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog) Momma to Mabel age -1 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Flash – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

01-19-2012, 04:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	It's brrrrrr cold here too and finally got some snow....can't keep the guys in...they love it but notice that they go out more often but for shorter times, which is good. Can't imagine -40...don't know what I'd do __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

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