Mary Allen
Dogs that respond instantly to commands are actually great. But when it gets icy cold outside again, it’s better not to let your four-legged friend obey. Because: “sitting” in the winter can lead to health problems.
“Sitting” Can Hurt the Dog
Dog owners sometimes spend years teaching their pets certain commands. Obedience should of course be practiced while walking, but not all commands always work.
Experts advise, especially in winter, when the ground is icy and possibly even covered with snow, do not let your dog “sit”. If you sit on a cold floor for a long time, four-legged friends can get hypothermia and get sick.
Consequences of Hypothermia in Dogs
For example, if you are walking your dog in freezing temperatures, you should not leave your four-legged friend sitting in front of a supermarket or wait a few minutes on a platform, according to animal rescuers. Sitting on a cold floor can cool your dog down in five minutes.
This is due to the fact that the coat on the back of a four-legged friend is usually not very thick, and therefore the cold can penetrate to the body faster. This can lead to cystitis, bronchitis, and even pneumonia.
Dogs with no undercoat are especially at risk, such as Staffordshire Terriers. Even a coat is unlikely to help, as it usually does not cover the buttocks.