Missions/Gertie's Royal Winter Wellness Academy

Gertie's Royal Winter Wellness Academy

Agent:Gertie

Mission Code:gertie-winter-royalty

Launch Date:Thursday, 10 July 2025

Mission gertie-winter-royalty

Mission Briefing

Darlings,

Agent Gertie (Her Royal Sausageness) here, ensuring Manchester's small-dog royalty stays warm, safe, and splendid—even through winter's chill!

Cloaks straight. Noses up. Proceed.

Mission Log

Royal Decree I: Perfect Temperature & Timing

Rest areas: Warm (20°C and above), draught-free.
Instead of long walks, keep your walks short and during milder daylight hours.
Low dogs = faster heat loss. Shorten walks if bitter.

Royal Decree II: Majestic Wardrobe Essentials

Chest & belly coverage, free shoulder movement, harness-friendly.
Three essentials: fleece (dry cold), waterproof (rain), insulated coat (bitter days)—always reflective.
Avoid heavy, restrictive, or chafing garments.

Royal Decree III: Paw Protection Protocol

Rinse and dry paws after grit/salt; apply paw balm before and after walks.
Train gently with boots for icy conditions.
Maintain neat nails for extra grip.

Royal Decree IV: Hypothermia & Frostbite Alert

Watch carefully:

Early signs: shivering, stiffness, frost bite, cold ears/paws, lethargy.
Severe signs: weakness, confusion, collapse- urgent vet visit required.

Royal Decree V: Indoor Palace Standards

Raised, cosy beds; non-slip rugs; ramps/steps to protect delicate backs.
Enrichment indoors: scent games, brief training, snuffle/lick mats.
Royal treatment: A palace needs a warm blanket to snuggle under.

Royal Decree VI: Nutritional Nobility

Adjust portions as energy use increases in cold.
Fresh, room-temperature water always available.
Beware antifreeze (deadly!) - store safely, clean all suspicious puddles.

Manchester-Specific Protocol

Waterproof layers for rainy, windy walks.
Keep your dog on a close-leash when the surfaces are slippery.
High visibility: when it's dark outside, make sure your dog is visible!

Gertie's advice: Darlings, leave the crown at home and put on reflective gear, LED accessories and clear ID tags. Let everyone SEE and bear witness to you in all of your marvellous glory!

Final Royal Wisdom

When winter arrives, follow Gertie's royal checklist:

Keep warm.
Protect paws.
Watch closely for cold stress.

Small stature, grand standards. Winter should never diminish your diva shine!

By Royal Paw,

Agent Gertie , first of her name

Until next time,

Gertie

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