Winter Prep for Your Labradoodle: 10 Tips for Oregon & PNW Winters
Winter in Oregon and the PNW can be cold, wet, and muddy — but with a little prep, your doodle will love it.🐾❄️
After 13 years raising Australian Labradoodles in Bend, here are some tips for braving the winter🐾❄️
10 Winter Must-Dos for Your Labradoodle
- Paw balm daily — prevents cracking from ice/salt (we use Mushers Secret)
- Rinse paws after walks — salt and de-icer are toxic
- Waterproof jacket — fleece coats mat fast in rain (Hurtta or Ruffwear)
- Dry immediately — towel + blow-dryer on cool (prevents hot spots)
- Shorter walks, more play indoors — doodles get bored when it’s pouring
- Boost raw fat slightly — extra calories for warmth (add salmon oil or beef suet)
- Check antifreeze — sweet smell = deadly (even a lick)
- LED collar/light — early darkness in PNW winters
- Extra grooming — mats form fast under winter coats
- Joint support — glucosamine + NuVet if they stiffen up in cold
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Perfect time to reserve your winter-loving doodle.🐾❄️