Some dogs are bred for colder climates and really shouldn't have to endure Florida summers at all. Shaving them doesn't help, because the fur is protection against the elements - including heat.
Some dogs thrive in hot temperatures but you STILL have to be careful with their feet, because dogs didn't create asphalt and mother nature didn't breed them to tolerate it. There are booties for dogs, either use them, or keep the dog off the pavement. I'll extend that to the town squares too. I don't care what time of day or night it is. Dogs shouldn't have to stand, sit, walk, or lay down on the concrete for hours while you enjoy the band. If you disagree, I'll challenge you to take your shoes off and stand on the concrete for three hours, and if you get tired of standing, lay on the concrete instead. Dogs' hearing is MUCH more sensitive than yours ever was, even after you changed the batteries for your hearing aids. There's no reason to subject Fido to that kind of decibel level, barefoot on concrete, for hours. Leave the dog home.
Dogs DO need daily exercise, in addition to having to relieve themselves. Put booties on the dog, or keep him off the pavement. There should be no excuse for this.
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