Winter is just around the corner! While the season can be fun when you are sitting by a fire and sipping some hot chocolate, it can be a little ruff. This is especially true when you have to take your pup outside for a walk.

As a pup parent, I am always concerned about my dog’s well-being. I’m also from Southern California, where it rarely drops below 60 degrees, so I didn’t know what to do when I moved to a colder climate, and it started snowing. Unfortunately, my dog, who is also a proud California girl, understandably did not want to go outside until I figured out how to keep her nice and warm.

Here are some tips I have figured out through trial and error that can be helpful to pup parents during the winter season.