Instructions
Place your dog in a sweater. To keep your pet warm during the walk, you may want to dress him in insulating dog wear.
Keep the walks short. Winter walks should not be as long as summer strolls. A couple of times around the block should suffice.
Put the dog on a leash. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow, so should be kept on a leash for the duration of the walk.
Stay close to home or your vehicle. If your dog shows signs of suffering from the cold weather, you need to be close enough to return him quickly to a warm location.
Wipe his paws after the walk. This removes any ice that has stuck to the bottom of his paws. Take a towel and wipe them down thoroughly to prevent frostbite. It also removes sidewalk salt, a substance that can burn his feet.
How to Walk a Dog in the Snow
If your dog is active and use to being walked daily, you should continue this routine even once the weather turns. A well-exercised dog lives longer and suffers from fewer health problems. Walking a dog can also expend any pent-up energy that he may have.