When a coat is a good idea for a dog
By MONICA COLLINS www.askdoglady.com March 5, 2013 8:47AM
Q. As a general matter I agree that putting a coat on a dog doesn’t make sense. But, it is a great help when you acclimatize your dog to new elements. Recently, we got a new puppy, a golden doodle from a breeder in Arizona. When snow hit a week after he arrived and we went outside to do business, I could feel him shivering and shivering and his heart was beating like mad. When the temperature was down at zero, he was in agony, whimpering and shivering. I purchased a Canada Pooch coat (canadapooch.com) for him and he was much more comfortable and willing to stay outside long enough to perform.
Q. I’m feeling a bit paranoid because it seems every dog I meet these days has my name — Lucy. Sometimes, when I’m out in the neighborhood, I hear stereo commands ringing in my ears: “Lucy! Come! Or, “Lucy! Drop it!” Or, worse, “Lucy! Bad girl!” I’m a little confused. What is it about my moniker that makes it such an appealing dog name?
Obviously, “Lucy” resonates with some loosey-goosey spirit of whimsy. Sibilant “Lucy” is also an ideal dog name because it has two syllables and sounds earthy. Take it as a compliment. Think of how many dog keepers gaze happily at their precious pets and murmur the immortal words: “I love Lucy.”
