[aussiemom]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Ltbd, I have never seen a dog with foot protection either, but I wonder if they even work if, like an earlier poster said, the street temp gets up to 130. Our big dog can't handle the heat and hot sun beating down on him, boots or no boots, so we walk early morning or after dark.

Do you know about Doggie Doo Run run? That's a big dog park, all grass, easy on the feet--yours and theirs.

Having lived in Arizona for many years all our dogs had foot booties if they would be walking anywhere, even just going to PetsMart. The only time I didn't put them on was when I walked at 4 in the morning before work. When we were up the lake and walking around the docks, they always had them on up there also. And yes, the foot booties do work. And it's not just in Arizona......the pavement holds a lot of heat in the summer, even in more Northern states. Just take your barefoot and let it sit for a minute or two on the pavement.......if your hot, so is your dog. Best to walk them early in the morning or later in the evening and leave them home in A/C when you decide to cruise the markets, etc. during the day. Dogs may not like them at first, but keep using them and they will get use to them. They will love you for it in the end.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by aussiemom

Having lived in Arizona for many years all our dogs had foot booties if they would be walking anywhere, even just going to PetsMart. The only time I didn't put them on was when I walked at 4 in the morning before work. When we were up the lake and walking around the docks, they always had them on up there also. And yes, the foot booties do work. And it's not just in Arizona......the pavement holds a lot of heat in the summer, even in more Northern states. Just take your barefoot and let it sit for a minute or two on the pavement.......if your hot, so is your dog. Best to walk them early in the morning or later in the evening and leave them home in A/C when you decide to cruise the markets, etc. during the day. Dogs may not like them at first, but keep using them and they will get use to them. They will love you for it in the end.

Thanks, aussiemom, for the first-hand knowledge.

[Didiwinbob]

Please talk more about the shoes for dogs? Please PM if this is the wrong thread to discuss

[kittygilchrist]

it would educate more folks if the dog shoe discussion got its own thread. and it would be more positively motivating.
so I started a new thread with pictures.

[Patty55]

Another thing to think about is sunblock. You might want to think about it if you're going to be out for any length of time.

[krausaj]

If I have to take my guy with me, I leave the car running, air conditioner on and lock the door with an extra set of keys. But never never leave the dog in closed car when it is 70 degrees or higher.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by krausaj

If I have to take my guy with me, I leave the car running, air conditioner on and lock the door with an extra set of keys. But never never leave the dog in closed car when it is 70 degrees or higher.

We used to do that too, but the car we use most now won't let you lock the doors if the engine is running. Technology ruins the dog's day!

[kittygilchrist]

I leave the doors unlocked. Emma is in charge of would-be-robbers.

[tommy steam]

[quote=foxmeadow;703784]My wife and I were at the Farmers Market in Brownwood today around noon. The temperature was probably in the 90's. The road surface was probably over 100 degrees. Here comes a guy with a little shelty dog. As he stopped at one of the booths, the dog immediately layed down and tried to lick his paws. My wife went over to ask the guy if he realized his dog was probably burning his feet. The man basically told her to mind her own business. As he walked away, the dog kept trying to lay down. There were other dogs there also, but this one was obviously in distress. Why can't these so-called animal lovers understand their animals better. If the human can't walk on the surface without foot protection due to the hot surface, why the hell do they subject their beloved animals to this torture?? I'm hoping someone can see themselves in this rant and become a little more aware.[
I hope so also.

[kittygilchrist]

thanks for trying. we need a pr campaign and an organization..

[Shimpy]

Some people, including myself haven't even thought about this. I had a wonderful Boxer that was trained to immediately set when I stopped walking. I noticed one day that Max would set then slightly stand up, try to set again then stand up again. THEN I realized he was trying to put his bottom on nearly melting asphalt. I felt so bad for him that he got extra treats when we got home.