23/06/2026
Please, do not walk your dog in this heat.
While the sunshine may seem lovely to us, the ground beneath their paws can become dangerously hot, and the temperatures can quickly overwhelm them. Dogs cannot cool themselves the way humans can, making them far more vulnerable to heatstroke, dehydration, and burned paw pads.
No walk is worth risking your dog’s health. Missing a day or two of exercise will not harm them, but heatstroke can be fatal in a matter of minutes.
Instead, keep your dog indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Provide plenty of fresh water, access to cool areas, enrichment games, gentle play indoors, and lots of rest.
Your dog trusts you to keep them safe. Today, the kindest thing you can do is leave the lead hanging up and keep them cool at home.
If you’re unsure whether it’s too hot, ask yourself this: if you wouldn’t walk barefoot on the pavement, your dog shouldn’t be walking on it either.
Stay safe, stay cool, and put your dog’s wellbeing first.