Comments on: Snow, dogs and living in the moment http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/ a site for dog lovers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:21:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Dog Behavior Training Tips » Monday: A veterinarian addresses canine devocalization http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-13129 Dog Behavior Training Tips » Monday: A veterinarian addresses canine devocalization Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:36:39 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-13129 [...] John from ohmidog has a terrific report on what the historic snowfall was like — from a canine point of view.    Hint:  you want to see a dog have a great time?  Watch him romp around after a big [...] [...] John from ohmidog has a terrific report on what the historic snowfall was like — from a canine point of view.    Hint:  you want to see a dog have a great time?  Watch him romp around after a big [...]

]]> By: John Scepanski http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11638 John Scepanski Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:05:26 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11638 Cool! In both senses. Cool! In both senses.

]]> By: Edna Faye http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11609 Edna Faye Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:52:27 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11609 Loved seeing these pictures! Glad Jo is not out in that! We have had very little by comparison. Don't let Ace drag you into the lake. Old Aunt Loved seeing these pictures! Glad Jo is not out in that! We have had very little by comparison. Don’t let Ace drag you into the lake. Old Aunt

]]> By: Anne'n'Spencer http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11608 Anne'n'Spencer Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:39:59 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11608 Spencer likes the snow, but this batch was way too deep for him to do any cavorting. We trampled down a bathroom for him, and he wore down a little Beagle-sized path to the rest of the back yard. But he doesn't stay out long. Spencer likes the snow, but this batch was way too deep for him to do any cavorting. We trampled down a bathroom for him, and he wore down a little Beagle-sized path to the rest of the back yard. But he doesn’t stay out long.

]]> By: Blair Sorrel http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11606 Blair Sorrel Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:54:55 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11606 Greetings! Unfortunately, most dog walkers discover a danger, only sadly, when victimized. And so I wanted to inform you of StreetZaps Baltimore. And so you are aware, I confer with Con Edison's Stray Voltage and Public Affairs Units and contribute to Wet Nose Guide and New York Dog Chat. Thank you. WHY URBAN METAL ISN'T PRECIOUS- Blair Sorrel, Founder, www.StreetZaps.com Of course, you want a worry-free walk year-round, so adopt this simple strategy: EYEBALL THE BLOCK, AVOID A SHOCK. Take just a few seconds to survey the immediate surroundings and make your trajectory toward a non-conductive surface, ie., plastic, wood, cardboard, rather than risking any metal or electrical fixture. The lowly, free-standing garbage bag, is you and your dog's best friend, most of the time, unless it's snowed and salted. Then you might contemplate indoor products. Consider the safer, hardware-free RopeNGo leash and harness to help shield against a possible zapping and for greater peace of mind. CONTACT VOLTAGE DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE BY GENDER. Your pooch's sex is irrelevant. True, the most gruesome scenario is that of a male dog electrocuted by its ys. Intuit your dog's cues, if resistant to an area, choose an alternative route. Elude potentially live work areas or carry your canine, if necessary. Opt for indoor products such as The Pet Loo, Hammacher Schlemmer's Indoor Restroom, or Wee-Wee Pads, if external conditions are ominous. Dog booties can leak and make your pooch even more vulnerable. ARE YOU PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR DOG? Any of these fixtures might be dangerous, so again, choose non-conductive where and when possible. (link to home page fixtures listed below and/or the visuals page): View All StreetZaps' Home Page & Safety Images – Street & Traffic Lights can leak if damaged internally, even if the compartment is fully closed and the light is not illuminated – While wooden blocks anchor Scaffolding or Sidewalk Sheds, be aware that sloppy wiring by a contractor and/or the use of lighting equipment which is NOT WATER-PROOFED or even suitable for outdoor usage, may still shock a passerby. – ATM Vestibules – Decorative Lighting – Dog Booties may increase the risk of a shock - Electrical Boxes – Fire Hydrants – Fire Police Call Boxes – Manhole Covers – Muni Meters – Phone Booths – Service Boxes – Street Light Boxes – Traffic Boxes – Work Areas After all, why chance it when there's a choice? BETWEEN YOU, ME, AND THE LAMPPOST. Tampered equipment can become pernicious so please map (Report Form) damaged fixtures and known hot spots to admonish other pedestrians and alert the utility and transportation department. Greetings! Unfortunately, most dog walkers discover a danger, only sadly, when victimized. And so I wanted to inform you of StreetZaps Baltimore. And so you are aware, I confer with Con Edison’s Stray Voltage and Public Affairs Units and contribute to Wet Nose Guide and New York Dog Chat. Thank you.

WHY URBAN METAL ISN’T PRECIOUS- Blair Sorrel, Founder, http://www.StreetZaps.com

Of course, you want a worry-free walk year-round, so adopt this simple strategy:

EYEBALL THE BLOCK, AVOID A SHOCK.

Take just a few seconds to survey the immediate surroundings and make your trajectory toward a non-conductive surface, ie., plastic, wood, cardboard, rather than risking any metal or electrical fixture. The lowly, free-standing garbage bag, is you and your dog’s best friend, most of the time, unless it’s snowed and salted. Then you might contemplate indoor products. Consider the safer, hardware-free RopeNGo leash and harness to help shield against a possible zapping and for greater peace of mind.

CONTACT VOLTAGE DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE BY GENDER.

Your pooch’s sex is irrelevant. True, the most gruesome scenario is that of a male dog electrocuted by its ys. Intuit your dog’s cues, if resistant to an area, choose an alternative route. Elude potentially live work areas or carry your canine, if necessary. Opt for indoor products such as The Pet Loo, Hammacher Schlemmer’s Indoor Restroom, or Wee-Wee Pads, if external conditions are ominous. Dog booties can leak and make your pooch even more vulnerable.

ARE YOU PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR DOG?

Any of these fixtures might be dangerous, so again, choose non-conductive where and when possible. (link to home page fixtures listed below and/or the visuals page):

View All StreetZaps’ Home Page & Safety Images

– Street & Traffic Lights can leak if damaged internally, even if the compartment is fully closed and the light is not illuminated

– While wooden blocks anchor Scaffolding or Sidewalk Sheds, be aware that sloppy wiring by a contractor and/or the use of lighting equipment which is NOT WATER-PROOFED or even suitable for outdoor usage, may still shock a passerby.

– ATM Vestibules

– Decorative Lighting

– Dog Booties may increase
the risk of a shock

- Electrical Boxes

– Fire Hydrants

– Fire Police Call Boxes

– Manhole Covers

– Muni Meters

– Phone Booths

– Service Boxes

– Street Light Boxes

– Traffic Boxes

– Work Areas

After all, why chance it when there’s a choice?

BETWEEN YOU, ME, AND THE LAMPPOST.

Tampered equipment can become pernicious so please map (Report Form) damaged fixtures and known hot spots to admonish other pedestrians and alert the utility and transportation department.

]]> By: katherine http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11605 katherine Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:24:20 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11605 my dog is so cute in the snow - but she does not like it! she barks and shivers in the snow and goes in and our quickly. she's so low to the ground (beagle/basset) she just gets drenched on her under half because she sinks in my dog is so cute in the snow – but she does not like it! she barks and shivers in the snow and goes in and our quickly. she’s so low to the ground (beagle/basset) she just gets drenched on her under half because she sinks in

]]> By: bluhawkk http://www.ohmidog.com/2010/02/07/snow-dogs-and-living-in-the-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-11604 bluhawkk Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:10:01 +0000 http://www.ohmidog.com/?p=18419#comment-11604 As far as I'm concerned whining about snow and cold IS living in the moment. My suggestion for amending the seasons: Summer - 9 months Spring - 2 months Autumn - .99 months Winter - 1 day but I would generously allow snow for that 1 day. As far as I’m concerned whining about snow and cold IS living in the moment.

My suggestion for amending the seasons:

Summer – 9 months
Spring – 2 months
Autumn – .99 months
Winter – 1 day but I would generously allow snow for that 1 day.

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