Keeping warm

[AJs Human]

Melody, my gramma's B, grows a thick winter coat each winter. She was raised in Michigan and lives in Oregon now.

AJ, however, does not. He's in the truck, which is temperature controlled 24 hrs a day. If I'm parked somewhere, the generator takes over and keeps the temp at a set level.

[agilebasenji]

@Maya:

I would recommend a microwavable heatpad. We have one that we bought to take to the winter shows to keep her warm in her crate. You stick it in the microwave for about 6 minutes and it stays nice and warm for 10 hours. Just stick it under the bedding and it heats really nicely. Its designed for litters i think, but Maya loves it. It is made of very tough plastic so shouldnt cause too much trouble if chewed, but i wouldnt leave them unattended with it for too long.

Yep, that's the snuggle safe. Wonderful thing. I have 3. I figured they'd be great for home but especially for dogshows in cold weather. I put them in the crates. Diggie won't have anything to do with it. I think it's the hard. He seems to pick soft and cold over hard and warm. I put it under the blanket. He tends to shuffle it around so it's away from him. Even when he's cold. Yes, he is spoiled. Yes I do cater to him.

[agilebasenji]

@Basenjimamma:

What about a bed that keeps and radiates the heat the dog supplies? Or use his regular dogbed and buy one of those, make any dog bed warm thingys http://www.petstreetmall.com/Deluxe-Pet-Bed-Warmer/531/695/, it would still have wires, but if he doesn't ruin his old bed, maybe he will leave the cord alone as well.

I just didn't know about using this unsupervised. I really don't want to burn the house down. He doesn't chew up things, so that's not a problem. Those are great prices!

[Basenjimamma]

I understand, burnt down house is not good..

[nobarkus]

@wizard:

Nobarkus, you don't turn the dryer on do you: "I put some towels that Buddy lays on in the dryer" :D.

No, no I don't put the dryer on then leave. I put the towels in there for 3 minutes to warm them up then put them in his dog house which is in the garage before I leave. He stays out during the day. I would never leave the house with the dryer on.

[lvoss]

I have a bed that uses gel packs that you can either freeze for the summer or microwave in the winter. As long as your dogs aren't chewers you may be able to use something like that. Here is a link to their website.

http://coolpet.biz/index.html

[Basenjimamma]

lvoss, those are cool.

Here is link to the thermal beds I was thinking about, no heat, just radiates the body heat from the pet..so safer then plug ins and such..
http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.asp?pf_id=0026294

[Kananga]

@Basenjimamma:

lvoss, those are cool.

Here is link to the thermal beds I was thinking about, no heat, just radiates the body heat from the pet..so safer then plug ins and such..
http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.asp?pf_id=0026294

Thanks for the link. That looks like a great thing to have around in the winter.

[Basenjimamma]

You're welcome.
There is a different brand as well… Simple Solutions Self Warming Thermal Dog Cushion. Seems to be the same type but different style. I am getting some of these no worries about chewing, Moses, the podengo wonder, still chews alot..

[nobarkus]

I like Petra's idea of the thermal bed. I would not use an electric blanket when not home. Basenjis can radiate a lot of heat. I think I'll get one for Buddy. Buddy likes to dig and pull at the blanket before he lays down and might break through to the wiring.

[Basenjimamma]

The only way I would want a fire in my home, is if it would be located in my kitchen…so I could get a new one;););)..but I don't want my dogs or kids involved in that...;)

[agilebasenji]

@Basenjimamma:

lvoss, those are cool.

Here is link to the thermal beds I was thinking about, no heat, just radiates the body heat from the pet..so safer then plug ins and such..
http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.asp?pf_id=0026294

Ohhh, I really like that! Boyz might have to have that for xmas. Looks very portable for the dogshows too.

[nobarkus]

Here you go.

[snorky998]

I put a favorite nesting blanket on the sofa and another hanging on the back just above. Tyler taught himself (and Kate) to just nest, then reach up and pull the 2nd blanket down on top of themselves. Works out nicely when they're self sufficient.

[Basenjimamma]

They are so smart…after this whole thread, I have totally made the dogs crates up, soft and cozy, with extra blankets...we are so spoiling them aren't we..

[nobarkus]

@Basenjimamma:

They are so smart…after this whole thread, I have totally made the dogs crates up, soft and cozy, with extra blankets...we are so spoiling them aren't we..

I just bought Buddy his own queen size bed with large comforters. OK, I didn't but he get's half mine. :D

[AJs Human]

You-all are funny. :D

[Kananga]

@nobarkus:

I just bought Buddy his own queen size bed with large comforters. OK, I didn't but he get's half mine. :D

As does Kananga. In the morning he stretches out on his back (while hitting me in the face with his paws, more than once :rolleyes: ).

He knows what he's doing. :D

[Vicki]

Why does everyone have such nice civilized dogs and mine are like a pack of hoodlums!

I can't do anything cutesy! No cuddly outfits, pretty leashes, or toys. They like old socks, pieces of tree limbs, rocks, and dirt clods!

I feel like I live in a house full of juvenile delinquents. ;)

[Basenjimamma]

Vicki..this mademe laugh..

Why does everyone have such nice civilized dogs and mine are like a pack of hoodlums!

I can't do anything cutesy! No cuddly outfits, pretty leashes, or toys. They like old socks, pieces of tree limbs, rocks, and dirt clods!

I feel like I live in a house full of juvenile delinquents.

I have the hoodlums here too..socks have always been a favorite..now panties/underwear has been added to that list.
Rocks and barbie shoes( why I have no idea, maybe her feet smell sweet..) were a huge hit with our late westie, Bogus..