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Re: This is a form of cruelty
Dogs are better off being walked either at night or early morning or at least taken to a forest or woodlands where there is plenty of shade along with plenty of water for them to drink.
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Re: This is a form of cruelty
Hmm, I 've still been taking Mia out at lunch time or early afternoon for short offlead walks (15mins ish). She's never been that bad with heat though, although she is black she has a really short coat and when we visit my parents she loves to lie in front of the fire or sunbathe in the conservatory
(hottest room in the house). She seems to still really enjoy her walks... she mostly just has a gentle stroll, relieves herself and chases the odd rabbit or has a quick play with the odd dog. Then we pop in the car and are back home in 5mins where she can have some water. I think moderation is key and knowing the signs that your own dog gives off, you should be able to tell if they are distressed. |
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Re: This is a form of cruelty
I've been taking Alfie out at 5am, and 8pm. Took the temp in my garden today, and it was 34c. No way would i walk any dog in that, the tarmac is bubbling and sticky in places its so hot.
I wont walk in anything over 25c, and even then that has to be mostly in the shade. Was chatting to the vets receptionist this morning, and they've treated 5 dogs for heatstroke this week, and one died. People will always do what suits them though, rather than their dogs. A short 5 min stroll is one thing, a full walk or jogging, quite another. |
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Re: This is a form of cruelty
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