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While we long for days in the sun with our dog, some summer days can really take it too far and can be too hot to walk our dogs safely. Like us, dogs are vulnerable to heat stroke but can\u2019t regulate their body temperature as well as humans…well, some of us Brits also struggle quite a bit with that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the summer coming along, you probably have a couple of questions: when is it too hot to walk your dog? How will you know? What do you do if your dog gets too hot? Do they still need exercise when it\u2019s baking outside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No need to stress. In this article, we\u2019ll tell you all about it. We\u2019ll go over when it\u2019s too hot to walk your dog and how to figure that out, why walking your dog in the heat isn\u2019t a good idea, and what happens to your dog when they get too hot. We\u2019ll also give you tips on things you can do with your dog when it\u2019s too hot to walk outside, and how to keep your dog cool in hot weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


While you\u2019re reading, why not download the Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>? You\u2019ll get access to a personalised training programme for your pup based on their age and breed. You\u2019ll also have access to a team of professional puppy trainers<\/a> who are more than happy to help you with any of your burning questions. Pun intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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