I just walked my pup back out (it's a little, black toy poodle named Savannah) and this time she was stepping really high. The patio is covered and when she went to step off, she tested it first. BUT, we just gave her a huge applause because she's big enough to pee a hole in the snow!!!
Um, much as I hate to admit it, I actually bought some of those "doggie boots" today.......now he REALLY thinks I'm nuts!