16/06/2025
It's that time of year again when we really have to think about our dogs health in this heat.
The temperature in which its safe to walk your dog will depend on a variety of factors such as age and breed.
I would however certainly not recommend encouraging any breed to run in this hotter weather, unless you get up early or walk late.
If you are unable to walk at cooler times of the day then look for other forms of stimulation such as training in the house, or scent work.... even finding their food will be better than nothing.
If you struggle to think of things you can do, just think of something your dog can all ready do and think of ways to make it harder...
Some examples are:
Down at a distance,
Stay with distractions,
Wait for toy or food to be thrown out and only get it when released,
If your dog can fetch a toy, try hiding it for them to find,
Teach some tricks,
Work on luring your dog over or under something,
Put some things they can do together before rewarding them such as sit, wait, down at distance then recall
Have fun trying something different rather than risking their life in the heat!!