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11-19-2019, 12:13 PM
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Any hacks for preventing snow adhesion on a dog's coat?
Took Tikka for a walk a few minutes ago.
Was wondering if my food grade silicone spray would be safe to use on legs and belly.
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11-19-2019, 12:22 PM
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I don’t but that is a funny picture. I hope you get your fix
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11-19-2019, 12:26 PM
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Nope, but fun how they leave the ice chunks everywhere--wet socks anyone? 
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11-19-2019, 01:10 PM
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On an up side your dog is packing his own water supply.
The only way to prevent sticking snow is to trim his fur on the legs, underbelly and around his foot pads.
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11-19-2019, 01:17 PM
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Nope. We have a min schnauzer with his long leg and belly hair and beard. We put him in the kitchen sink and use warm water to melt the snow. Dry him off and away he goes.
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11-19-2019, 01:24 PM
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Just let her sit on your lap until she dries off Our shih tzu cross has a similar problem. She is so close to the ground that any amount of snow and her underside gets wet. We put a jacket on her to keep the underside dry(er), but the legs still pick up the snowballs. Sink and warm water if she has collected too much snow, otherwise let it melt. She will lie on a mat and chew on the snowballs.
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11-19-2019, 01:30 PM
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Cute pup.
Will she wear a jacket of some sort that covers here chest and underneath? That might help with some of the snow.
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11-19-2019, 01:35 PM
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I have seen long haired dogs in the neighborhood wearing jackets that cover the back and belly and have what look like Gaitors to cover the legs. I presume it is to keep the snow from sticking.
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11-19-2019, 01:57 PM
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Just stick to pre-shoveled/plowed/snowblowed paths ?
(For those in the country, just plow a large 500+path with the quad for dog walks, is what I do)
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11-19-2019, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by omega50
Took Tikka for a walk a few minutes ago.
Was wondering if my food grade silicone spray would be safe to use on legs and belly.
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My late boy - English cocker spaniel-had the same issue. He loved the snow and he loved playing in a fresh snow. After we return home, I had to remove most of it by hand and then blow dry the rest to melt off him. He later learned to lay down on a floor heat register, lol! God we miss him so much....
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11-19-2019, 02:16 PM
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Just stick to pre-shoveled/plowed/snowblowed paths ? (I plow a large path with the
quad just for this, is about a 500+ft circle for dog walks)
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She is a hard charger. Mostly off leash and tends to avoid paths and easy going. Likes the deep stuff 
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11-19-2019, 02:58 PM
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Easy fix, get a GSP.
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11-19-2019, 04:31 PM
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Wd40?
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11-19-2019, 05:00 PM
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Shave him, no hair no snow adhesion
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11-19-2019, 05:10 PM
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Pam.
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11-19-2019, 05:14 PM
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Pam.
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Last time I used Pam-She was sticky not slippery 
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11-19-2019, 05:49 PM
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You absolutely can. Get a tub slightly bigger than the dog and a large container of olive oil. Pour the oil into tub then put dog in tub. Make sure he rolls around and is sufficiently coated and off on the walk you go. I think you will find no snow when you get home. Now I'm not asking for any thanks for this innovative hack. I would simply ask that you document the process and post your results here so that others can learn.
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11-19-2019, 05:51 PM
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You absolutely can. Get a tub slightly bigger than the dog and a large container of olive oil. Pour the oil into tub then put dog in tub. Make sure he rolls around and is sufficiently coated and off on the walk you go. I think you will find no snow when you get home. Now I'm not asking for any thanks for this innovative hack. I would simply ask that you document the process and post your results here so that others can learn.
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And after the walk...the carpets are nice, shiny & oil like?
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11-19-2019, 06:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by omega50
Took Tikka for a walk a few minutes ago.
Was wondering if my food grade silicone spray would be safe to use on legs and belly.
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If you venture to try any application, test with a small swab first for reactions
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11-20-2019, 11:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by omega50
Took Tikka for a walk a few minutes ago.
Was wondering if my food grade silicone spray would be safe to use on legs and belly.
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Try buying mushers secret. Works well in between the paws, not sure about the long body/leg hair but couldnt hurt
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11-20-2019, 11:51 AM
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Last time I used Pam-She was sticky not slippery |
Well then, Pam needs to take a shower, doesn't she? 
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11-20-2019, 12:47 PM
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Well then, Pam needs to take a shower, doesn't she? |
Awesome!!
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There is a product available called Musher's Secret, for keeping snow from sticking between their toes, don't see why it wouldn't work for the rest of the coat.
Ooops, just read the previous post about Musher's Secret
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11-20-2019, 08:18 PM
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Bacon grease.
After the walk the dog will have a great treat grooming itself.
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11-21-2019, 08:06 AM
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Quote:
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Try buying mushers secret. Works well in between the paws, not sure about the long body/leg hair but couldnt hurt
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It doesn't work too well keeping the snow off from between my Newfie's toes in certain conditions. Seems to be more of a pad protector.
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