16/06/2025
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It's summertime ☀️ which is very welcome! The temperatures forecasted for this week range from 21°c - 24°c, and although this is lovely to hear, let's consider your pets health and welfare especially during this hot spell.
At daycare, I provide cool jackets, cool mats, paddling pools, frozen stuffed kongs and ice cream for dogs. There are also lots of shaded areas where we just be calm and still.
My outdoor training sessions maybe adjusted, and/or rescheduled if the temperature is deemed unsuitable. Although, humidity is also a major factor to consider, I cannot find specific humidity percentage for dogs
that is regarded as safe for training, it appears its a combination of temperature and humidity....
Here's some guidance for dog guardians to help you keep your dogs safe, well and healthy during very hot days.
🐾 Do not walk your dogs in high temperatures. Dogs can overheat quickly and can get heatstroke which can be fatal in many cases.
🐾 Their paws will burn on the hot pavement and this can be very painful
🐾 Walk early morning or the cool evening. Alternatively, provide suitable enrichment activities instead of a walk
🐾 Those dogs that don't like to toilet in their own gardens, take them for very short and keep to grassy, shaded areas. Take lots of water with you and stay as close to home as possible.
🐾 Keep them safe and comfortable and consider providing a cool jacket, cool mats, lots of fresh water, shade and cold or frozen treats.
🐾 Dogs may get sunburnt, consider applying dog safe suncream to vulnerable parts such as noses and ears.
The infographics below 👇provide lots of information on what to consider and how to manage your dog in hot weather conditions!
