Dog Walking in Yellowknife (via the Ice Road)

Posted on 24. Jan, 2010 by Shane in Animals & Wildlife, Ice Road, Sightseeing, Yellowknife

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Have a dog? Do you need to walk it? Is it really really cold outside? Well look no further than the ICE ROAD between Yellowknife and Dettah! These Yellowknife folks have found a novel and easy way to walk their dogs at -36 degrees Celsius. And the dogs seem to love it! They get to run and pee and run and pee – what more could a happy dog ask for. Check it out below. Click on the images to enlarge the photos.

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5 Responses to “Dog Walking in Yellowknife (via the Ice Road)”

  1. Kyle

    24. Jan, 2010

    Not to be the Negative Nancy, and they do like they are having fun but my heart races when I see this happening.
    I know of two different dog that have died this way when they accidentally dart in front of their owners vehicle and get run over.

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  2. Shane

    24. Jan, 2010

    That is a good point Kyle. And it is ok to be the Negative Nancy… (where did that term come from?).

    I have not heard of that happening although I have seen a few regulars out there walking their dog(s) behind their vehicles on the colder of the cold days (always driving quite slow). I would point out that some of these people have physical mobility issues and have no alternative to walking their dogs like this.

    Not everyone drives in front of their dogs on the ice road. As you have probably seen too, there are people who park on the ice road and walk their dogs along the side too.

    Thank you for commenting!
    Shane

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  3. Mongoose

    24. Jan, 2010

    Actually they do have an alternative which is to get a dog that they can exercise safely within their limited mobility. In your photos the person has two large dogs and a handicap tag… That’s not good. If everyone in the household has limited mobility and can’t walk two large dogs at least twice a day, then it would be kind to the dog to rehome them and get two chihuahuas instead. Those don’t have much need for vigourous exercise.

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  4. Shane

    24. Jan, 2010

    Hi Mongoose,

    You also make an interesting point. But giving up a pet is easier said than done – RE: to “re-home” pets as you suggest. Pets often become considered members of the family. Some people treat them like they were their children. Not an easy discussion to have or a decision to make for the folks that end up with physical mobility issues.

    Thank you for commenting,
    Shane

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  5. Chrys

    05. Feb, 2010

    Haven’t posted on your site yet, but have found your points to be very interesting.
    Love the pictures…they make winter come alive!

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