JULES78 Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I was gifted a husky but I live in Nevada! I love her so much and take her on walks everyday but I quickly figured out her love of cold when the season just changed and it became cooler from a long summer! I haven’t owned her in the summertime yet and I am so worried about how she’s gonna take the 💯 + degree weather here in Vegas!?! I do have a pool and that’s how I survive it! I literally swim every day! What should I do to get her to go to the bathroom outside? I know we can walk early and later at night but suggestions would be appreciated. I did not choose her breed, but I love her. She came into my life by fate, but the more I read about her breed, the more I wonder how she can live here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Her mom and dad obviously live in the States, and they survived. I know of at least two huskies living in India ! You just need to take some precautions. Build shade in your garden now (somewhere preferably the sun never reaches) - whilst it is getting cooler - preferably with a source of cold (like ice - or marble) that your dog could lay on if necessary. If your dog was to jump in your pool to try and cool off - could she get out easily on her own? Do you need to build a slope/platform of some kind for her to enable to get out easily? Her safety is obviously paramount if you are out at work. As for her going to the bathroom - is she not housetrained? Or do you mean whilst you are out at work? Don't think a fan will help - dogs only sweat from their paws, and also lose heat from panting. A fan actually does next to nothing for them. An amount of cold water (say a kiddie paddling pool in the shade) that she can walk through and possibly lay in to help her keep cool will help. A source of cold water always available for drinking is a must. An easy way to check if it is too hot to walk her is to find a bit of pavement in the sun - and walk on it in bare feet - if it is too warm for you - it is certainly too warm for your dog. In the summer, even in the UK, hubby takes our two out around 4a.m - 5a.m., and they don't go out again until the evening. NEVER be tempted to shave your dog - the double coat will actually protect her from a lot of the heat - and the guard hair (outer layer of the double coat) will also reflect a lot of the UV radiation and heat. Without the outer layer of hair, you dog could overheat and die. I may have some other thoughts once you reply - and hopefully other, more experienced husky owners than I will chip in (I have only had huskies for 7 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 As above… permanent shade, always have fresh water available. They do know themselves what to do…mine love to sunbathe and then after a while move in the shade to cool down… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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