Dogs & Lifestyle

January in Minnesota – the land of subzero temps and that’s not even accounting for a breeze. Today’s lovely high: negative something between -1 and -15 pending on where you are bunkered down in the state. And there’s a windchill, which has lovingly dropped the temp to the negative 30s.  Which means that frostbite is possible within 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to the outdoors! EGADS! At least there’s snow on the ground… Here are 5 tips to stay safe in subzero temps! 1. Bunker down in a warm toasty house with ample blankets. This is Blue’s favorite option when […]

BRRRRRR! It’s cold out there! And unless your dog is of husky or arctic dog breed lineage, they will feel that chill too! Let us all bundle up in our sweaters and blankets and bunker down until the milder above 30 degree temps arrive (randomly next week is forecasted at… 40 degrees! CRAZY WARM for WINTER in MN!!!) So how do you keep your dog cozy during the winter season, especially when the temps are below freezing? See below! But first…Let’s talk winter temperatures! Water freezes at 32 degrees, which means temps under 32 degrees are considered freezing temperatures. Average