booned Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Its been quite hot over the weekend and our puppy (14 weeks) has been happy to go on walks and walks fine for a few minutes and then decides to lie down in shade or grass and not responding to commands. Is this typical in warmer weather? Should I avoid walking or keeping walking to a minimum (10 minute walks?) in hot temperatures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi you should only be walking him for 5 mins per month of age, so at the moment he should only be going on 15 min walks. Any more can affect their joints If the pavement is too hot for you to keep your hand on for more than 5 seconds then it’s too hot to walk the dog. When it’s hot it’s best to walk them first thing in the morning or in the evening. It is possible that he’s just too hotSent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booned Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Rachael_Astro said: Hi you should only be walking him for 5 mins per month of age, so at the moment he should only be going on 15 min walks. Any more can affect their joints If the pavement is too hot for you to keep your hand on for more than 5 seconds then it’s too hot to walk the dog. When it’s hot it’s best to walk them first thing in the morning or in the evening. It is possible that he’s just too hot Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Thank you Rachel. I had assumed that maybe we were over exerting her. Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Walk mine later during the summer months xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booned Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 How many walks a day? I've been taking mine on 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Even my 8 year old girl will lie down on walks now it's getting warmer , try and walk earlier and later in the day so it's cooler Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hubby takes our two out around 4-5am before it gets warm then it's strictly the house and garden until the sun starts going down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 How many walks a day? I've been taking mine on 3. 3 15 min walks a day is fine Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booned Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks everyone, this is a great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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