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What temp is too hot for dog park?
Tremayne Gutmann
2025-06-02 21:47:05
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If the ground is too hot to touch with your hand for five seconds, it’s too hot for paws. Pavements can get very hot. You know the saying, it's hot enough to fry an egg, Imagine what that does to your poor dogs' feet. When it's 22°C (76°F) outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117°F) in these environments, which can be fatal. Dogs can die in hot environments. Heatstroke can be caused by high temperatures.
Josue Terry
2025-05-28 00:09:23
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The Kennel Club state that temperatures above 20c can cause dogs to become very hot, dehydrated and at risk from heat stroke. The hotter it gets the more risk there is, even if the temperature increases by just 1c. The KC say that any temperature above 25c is a definite NO for all breeds when it comes to walking. So stick to the rule of walking below 20c to be safe during the summer months. Do remember that dogs are not efficient when it comes to cooling down. We aren’t able to sweat excess body heat like humans and we have hairy coats. Temperatures between 16c – 19c are generally OK to exercise anytime of day but do keep an eye on large and brachycephalic breeds, and any dog that is obese or over 8 years of age or younger than 6 months. The best time for walks is before 8am and after 8pm when temperatures are cooler and pavements are not hot.
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Jadyn Stoltenberg
2025-05-19 04:44:44
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Above 27°C: It’s too dangerous to walk your dog.
Stick to shaded areas, keep walks short, and bring water.
The hotter the temperature, the higher the risk to your dog.
Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness.
24-26°C: This is risky territory.
Only take your dog out if it’s absolutely necessary, and make it a quick, shady stroll.
Walking on hot surfaces can cause severe burns to the sensitive skin on the pads of their paws.
Top Tip: Take off your shoes and stand on the pavement or patio with bare feet.
Is it too hot for your feet? If so, it is far too hot for your dog on that surface.
During the hot summer months, take your dog out before 8am or after 8pm when temperatures cool down.
Daniela Waters
2025-05-19 00:59:51
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Temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher are typically too hot for most dogs to spend time outdoors without overheating. Some dogs will have difficulty tolerating temps in the mid to high 80s. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog. But dogs can still overheat in temperatures that are comfortable for humans, especially in high humidity. The normal range of temperatures at which dogs and other species can maintain their body temperatures without expending energy to increase heat production or heat loss is called the thermoneutral zone and ranges from 68 degrees F to 86 degrees F for dogs. Outside the TNZ exist the upper and lower critical temperature zones. It's important to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity, but also consider your dog's physical traits, such as size, age, coat type, health, and facial structure.
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