When is it too hot to walk your dog?

Do you guys walk dogs when temperatures get above 90 degrees in the summer? I've heard conflicting things. Tomorrow is going to be the hottest day yet, at 97 degrees, and I don't know if it's just wayyy too hot to walk my client; a two year old beagle. read more

If it is extremely hot or overly humid, I gauge how the dog is doing on the walk. My other concern is the pavement temperature. I try to stay to grass areas but in some of the neighborhoods pavement and asphalt are unavoidable. read more

If your dog normally gets 30 minute walks in cooler weather, expect that she may only need a 10 minute walk in hot weather. With our pet clients, we make sure everyone at least goes potty and then we may spend the remainder of the visit time in the home, playing, cuddling, or just recovering from the heat. read more

"Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you cannot hold it for five seconds, it's too hot to walk your dog." Heatstroke can affect all warm-blooded animals, especially dogs wearing fur coats year-round, and can be fatal if not treated immediately. read more