17/06/2025
☀️ ☀️ A question I get asked every year and I’m happy to share the info to ensure we are keeping our dogs safe in the warmer weather ☀️ ☀️
🌞 Is it too hot to walk my dog?
As a general rule, walking your dog at any temperature below 20C is ideal. Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness.
The hotter the temperature, the higher the risk to your dog.
Some dogs are at higher risk from the heat than others, so be extra careful:
Overweight dogs
Brachycephalic breeds, such as French Bulldogs and Pugs
Older dogs over 8-years-old
Younger dogs under 6-months-old
During the hot summer months, take your dog out before 8am or after 8pm when temperatures cool down. Offer them plenty of fresh water and choose shaded areas if you can.
Think wisely and remember mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise, so play games indoors if it’s too hot to walk 🐾
