06/06/2026
If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
Asphalt can reach 150°F when the air is only 85°F. That's hot enough to cause burns in seconds.
Quick Test: Place the back of your hand on the pavement for 5 seconds. If you can't keep it there, neither can your dog.
Walk early, walk late, or walk on grass!