22/05/2026
🐾 Important: Summer Heat & Walking Policy please read 🐾
With the warmer weather arriving, I want to be upfront about my safety policy. As many of you know, my background is in Veterinary Nursing. Because I have seen first-hand the devastating and often fatal reality of heatstroke, I cannot and will not take risks with your dogs’ lives.
🛑 The 24°C Rule
I monitor the Met Office closely. If the forecast hits 24°C or above, all walks will be suspended or moved to early morning/late evening (if available).
Why I am so strict:
The Deception of the "Breeze": This time of year causes me a great deal of professional stress. I’ve experienced walks that start with a slight breeze, only for the temperature to spike 2 or 3 degrees while we are out.
Clinical Reality: In a clinic, we see that by the time a dog shows physical signs of heat stress, their internal organs may already be suffering. I never want to be in a position where I am rushing your pet to emergency care because the weather shifted unexpectedly.
Ground Temperature: When the air is 24°C, the pavement can reach over 50°C—hot enough to blister paws in seconds.
My Commitment to Your Dog
A missed walk is a minor inconvenience; heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. If it is too hot to walk, I will offer:
Garden "Pop-ins": Fresh water, a toilet break, and indoor play. If you're dog won't toilet in the garden they will be taken to the closest grass area where they will.
Early Starts: Walking before the heat of the day sets in.
Mental Enrichment: Using my nursing background to keep them stimulated indoors without the physical exertion.
I know you love your dogs as much as I do, and I thank you for trusting my professional judgment. Their safety—and my peace of mind—has to come first.
Please check the Met Office app daily. If you see that 24°C mark this policy will automatically come into place.