walking the dogs on a hot day - Page 5

#41 (**permalink**) 31-05-2009, 09:16 PM

I walk billy first thing on the school run, and today he got an evening run instead of an afternoon one. He likes to run in the woods (cool and shaded) and into the stream too so i suppose he has a nice chance to cool himself anyway

ad_1980 · #42 (**permalink**) 31-05-2009, 09:25 PM

We take the dogs for a good 30 minute walk in the evening at around like, 7pm every day now because its gotten so hot.

Captain.Charisma · #43 (**permalink**) 31-05-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Freyja

I would imagine dogs that are born and live in very hot countries are more able to cope. I also go onto a greyhound site were there are people from all over the world. I know that not long ago some greyhound trainers in Australia were having a lot of problems with the heat and dogs not being able to cope.

In the UK dogs are not really used to the temperatures that we are getting at the moment so will struggle to cope with it especially double coated breeds such as huskies and malamutes. My whippets do not like it, ok the younger ones would love to play outside but they will run round what ever the temperature the older ones do not like it they put themselves in their crates and just go out to have a wee when they want then straight back in to sleep. If such fine coated dogs as whippet don't like it I cann't imagine many breeds that will.

Yep, thats true (i guess it depends on what conditions they are born into and used to) - just like us humans .

But i would imange for example a dog like a Doberman, would they be able to cope with heat better than a long haired dog ? or ones with big flat faces (better than the cold, thanks to there short hair)

Although no dogs like extreme weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow ect)

gesic · #44 (**permalink**) 31-05-2009, 09:53 PM

As i understand in places like australia many have pools which the dogs use, most long haired/ thicker coated breeds are clipped and many are housed under the house where cooler.
Just think they get temps higher than this most of the time, we will get a few days a year if we r lucky

C4L · #45 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 01:37 AM

I walk early morning and in the evening and only walk places with a water source, i.e. rivers, lakes, ponds.

Poppy09 · #46 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 11:08 AM

I take Poppy somewhere where she can swim to cool off!

Bobbysgirl · #47 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleur

Early morning and late evening as everyone else says.
Then if they are restless, I give them things to do during the day.
Use dry food in treat balls etc like this Dog Pyramid Treat Toy Dispenser
I also have a Nina Ottosson Dog Toy that I occasionally get out.
And generally just play with them and do some extra training indoors.
5 minutes of getting them to practice commands wears out their minds.

These are fab tips as I was thinking the same thing, having just got Lucy, who is full of beans and needs a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation.

I would say do as much of that as possible during the day and then go for a long walk in the evening, when it is much cooler.

archielee · #48 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 11:43 AM

we walk about 10 a night

*WillsTillsBills* · #49 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tiddlypup

i went carbooting this morning,usually take the dogs but as has been said it was too hot,you should have seen all the dogs there though

i get the hose out and we have water fights,that cools em

im after a good strong paddling pool that can take danes and mastiffs,any ideas where i can find one

Hey!!

I have 3 Bulldogs, and have had them jumping in and out of our paddling pool, and no holes yet, there about 4 stone each, I know there little compared to yours

and its about 6ft wide. I got it from argos and it was £10 and its got stiff sides

hope this helps

Hannah

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