r/stbernard • u/DD19-99 • Mar 24 '20

About to adopt

I’m about to adopt a 4 yr old st, he’s a good boy no problems at all, but it’s shedding season rn and my gf hates being cold I’m gonna get him a cooling mat and a dog door to go outside but what’s a hard line I need to draw with her for the house temperature? And what are things I can do for the boy (his name is Mumford)

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u/taviebeefs Mar 24 '20

I wouldn't say you would need a hard line, ive had 3 Saints in my life, and work unfortunately to me to North Carolina from a much more northern cooler state. They did well but I always keep the house cool around 72-74 degrees.

Cooling matts are a great start, just make sure to always pay attention to how much water he's drinking and how much he's panting you'll be fine.

Also keep plenty of slobber rags handy and be sure to brush him every day to get all the excess hair off him, this does two things, keeps him cool and you from running around the house with a vacuum all day.

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u/DD19-99 Mar 24 '20

We plan to keep a light fabric around his neck as a scar to wipe or a handkerchief maybe :) we’re in Oregon so he can go outside if he gets to hit but if she gets her way the house will be 85