Drinking water
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| If this dog is , what 5 years old, it's something he just picked up on. Here's what he's thinking: 'If I act thirsty, and I can't just be let out in the yard that's not there anymore, I get to go on walks and eat snow...' Congrats, he's learned how to train you. He's a smart boy. Don't let him out EVERY TIME he says he needs to go. He's only NEEDING to go to get on a lease to go for a walk. So think about this; You live in WI, not Siberia. What's he gonna do in May, when all the snow is gone? He'll drink from any bowl you put out for him. Vance |
 I think Vance has got something! He may truly enjoy snow, but come May it's going to be tough. Time now for "tough love." This is an active dog who needs more physical activity and mental stimulation. Getting you outside is his way for burning off a bit of energy. See if you can find other ways to drain is energy. |
| Buster likes snow, in out, in out. Sometimes we ignore his groaning to go outside and he gives up and drinks from his bucket! |
| My OES Cody is the same. We live in Ottawa, Canada so we have snow on the ground for a solid 5 months of the year. During that time Cody get's about 90% of his liquid intake from snow. I change his water everyday and most of the time he hasn't even drank any. When spring comes along, he switched back to his water in the house- no biggie. Unless it is time for a scheduled walk, don't let him out If your worried that he isn't drinking enough, you can always pour a couple of cups of water into his kibble and let it soak up (assuming you feed your dog dry food). I often do this for Cody if he hasn't drank a lot in a while or even as treat  Jess and Cody |
Jess and Cody wrote: My OES Cody is the same. We live in Ottawa, Canada so we have snow on the ground for a solid 5 months of the year. During that time Cody get's about 90% of his liquid intake from snow. I change his water everyday and most of the time he hasn't even drank any. When spring comes along, he switched back to his water in the house- no biggie. Unless it is time for a scheduled walk, don't let him out If your worried that he isn't drinking enough, you can always pour a couple of cups of water into his kibble and let it soak up (assuming you feed your dog dry food). I often do this for Cody if he hasn't drank a lot in a while or even as treat Jess and Cody A sheepie in Ottawa! Once (if) the weather changes we should have a gathering of sheepies. There are a few of us here, it would be fun to get together. I know that my three girls are always up for a playdate! |
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