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How cold is too cold for your dog? The answer is tricky because dogs vary in size, amount of fur, activity level, age, weight, and cold tolerance.
Especially when temperatures go below freezing, we need to consider whether our dogs would benefit from extra protection against the elements. We recommend some form of foot protection be used when the ground reaches freezing. You may see your dog prance around or refuse to put their paws down on cold ground—this is a good indicator that your dog is in need of boots.
October Dog Tale of the Month – Jane Trades Snow Skis for Water Skis
from: Ali and Jane - Ruff Wear Ambassadors from the Aspen/Snowmass Avalanche Rescue Team
location: Aspen, CO
Just before her 4th birthday, Jane got to go on her first ever raft trip! Thank goodness for all of the Ruff Wear gear that made her experience so wonderful.
- Jane – River Dog
Jane’s days on the river began with some yummy kibble breakfast out of her Go Between Cinch Top bowl and some fresh water out of her Quencher. Luckily (mostly for me), Jane had her very own Mt. Bachelor Pad bed to sleep on giving her the good night’s sleep she needed for a big day on the river.
After breakfast it was time to get on the raft, but not without her Big Eddy Float Coat to keep her floating through the whitewater, even at day’s end when she was exhausted.
- Ali with Jane on the Raft
Jane had so much fun on her first-ever overnight raft trip thanks to the comfort, safety, fun, and warmth of all of her Ruff Wear gear!
Thanks, Ali
10 Ways Ruff Wear Reduces Their Carbon Paw Print
- Ruff Wear participates in PacifiCorp’s Blue Sky renewable power program.
- Ruff Wear is a partner in the local Commute Options program, rewarding employees who bike, carpool, telecommute, walk, or participate in other commute alternatives. Employees at Ruff Wear are eligible for a $20 gift certificate after 45 green commutes, and Ruff Wear matches that with an additional $20 paid out to employees on their paychecks after 45 commutes.
- Ruff Wear’s 6,300 square foot headquarters building runs on approximately $150/month for electricity due to its energy-efficient design. The high windows, airflow, insulation and heat system help regulate temperatures so the building runs on very little electricity. In addition, all of our bathroom lights are on timers so the light never gets left on!
- Ruff Wear also uses energy-efficient light bulbs. Not only do we purchase low-energy bulbs, but we recycle burned out ones, though few lights are needed to keep our building lit. The presence of multiple windows make for lots of free daylight in the building.
- Ruff Wear employees try to be as “paper free” as possible, utilizing electronic communications over print outs whenever possible. The paper that is used is turned over and re-used in our fax machine, therefore cutting down on the amount of paper used. Ruff Wear purchases recycled paper and office supplies whenever available.
- Ruff Wear is an active member and contributor to the Conservation Alliance, a group dedicated to preserving natural lands for future generations.
- All employees recycle their paper, cans, and other recyclables at work.
- All soaps and cleansers used at Ruff Wear are eco-friendly or natural products.
- Ruff Wear uses cloth towels instead of disposable paper towels are used in the kitchens and bathrooms.
- When a company event is off-site, Ruff Wear employees carpool together for maximum capacity and minimal environmental impact.
