Ice and snow

Ice, snow, and dog paws

Cold walks can be joyful, but ice, packed snow, salt, and numb paws need respect.

Ice is a slip risk

Dogs can pull, twist, and skid quickly on frozen paths. A short controlled walk is safer than a normal energetic one.

Paws need checks

Snow can ball between toes, grit can irritate pads, and very cold ground can make dogs lift paws or stop.

Warmth after matters

Dry your dog well, check pads, and watch for stiffness after cold-weather walks.

If you would not walk briskly on the surface without worrying about slipping, do not ask your dog to do it on a lead.

For today's local conditions, return to the dog walk forecast and adjust the surface and dog settings.