07/16/2024
Reminder: It's hot!
It might be surprising to hear that dogs are getting walked mid-day in the middle of summer, during 100+ degree temperatures, but unfortunately it is happening.
Dogs paws are sensitive and can easily get burned on the hot ground. Burns are a serious situation and should be taken care of by a vet, because they can quickly become infected. Save your dogs the pain and yourself the vet bills.
The best time of day to walk your dogs during the summer is early morning, just before or just after sunrise. It is still going to be hot out, so make sure you have plenty of water for your dog and yourself. But with the sun being down all night, the ground won't be hot.
Remember, if the ground is too hot for you to walk barefoot on, it's too hot for your dog.