Top 5 Reasons NOT to snowshoe with your dog. NOT! Reason #1The snow is coming and its going to get cold. Solution: We are Winnipeggers and the toughest around. Start digging out your snow gear and do an inventory. Dress accordingly. Reason #2: It gets dark early. Solution: Get a head lamp. Its amazing the types on the market now and how well they illuminate. Reason #3: I don’t want to go out alone. Solution: Find some friends or family or join a Snowshoeing group and make it a social activity rather than a chore. Reason #4: I don’t own shoe shoes. Solution: There are multiple places in the city that rent snowshoes, or you can make that your first winter purchase this year. Reason #5: My dog doesn’t like the snow. Solution: Try snowshoeing for 2 weeks. Guaranteed your dog will get excited when they see the snowshoes coming out. Equipping your dog with the right warm gear too can help persuade them. Get out there and enjoy what Winterpeg has to offer today!

Shalin Hustad
www.grassrootscanine.com