This time of year is tricky for dog owners, especially if you have an energetic dog like mine. There are few things my dog likes more than sticking to his usual walking routine, but the weather isn’t always so considerate of that. That's especially true when the temperatures climb a little too high — as it has done here in the U.K. the past couple of weeks.
Unlike you and me, who are protected by our shoes, dogs do run the risk of burning their paws if the asphalt and sidewalks get too hot. How hot they’ll get varies based on your location, and the materials used, but generally air temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit is usually too hot for a dog to handle for long.
