Dog Activities Indoors
 

Hello - I am concerned about having my dog in the house during the hottest part of the day in the summer. I will probably go out and take part in activities in the Rec Centers, the pools, etc.
But are there are places to bring a dog in the heat of the day indoors for some play time?
Thank you! MarvinH

can't you leave the ac on for the dog.

Our cats just read your post and now they are annoyed that we don't take them some place more interesting when it's hot out on the lanai..

As far as I am aware every house in TV has A/C.

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Hi Jima64. Thanks for your reply. Yes, I intend to leave the A/C on. I am more concerned with leaving him for hours in the house with no activities to occupy him. I also intend to install a doggie door so he can go outside in the yard when the 'call of nature' comes by ;)
Thanks - MarvinH

I intend to leave the A/C on. I was talking about activities when he is alone. Thanks! MarvinH

Hi Gracie! Your cats can read??? That's amazing! :a040: But seriously, I assume they are house cats and they just stay inside most of the time?
Thanks! MarvinH

So the question remains: Are there places to bring your dog for some play time in the Villages? Do any of the Rec centers allow dogs inside? Thanks! MarvinH

Some just pee on the floor.....

I don't know of any places in the villages but I know there are some doggy day care with play groups right outside. May be very pricey. We will often go to the pet store when they have cabin fever. We also have a kiddy pool. They get tired in the heat quick and will sleep in doors for hours. If you have a small dog I would ask a neighbor to let him out once and awhile. Maybe trade for a handyman service. Small dogs have been known to fall prey to larger animals and birds when unattended.
Vet says dog shouldn't run or exert too much when it's over 85 degrees. We sometimes also pay a walker that lives in the neighborhood weather permitting.
Hope this helps

I've never seen dogs in any Rec Ctr.

Bad idea letting it go outside by itself (no fence, bad coyotes). Get it a big pen to stay in inside the ac.

When I had my dog, I planned to be out of the house no longer than 3 hrs. That is just the way it is when you have a little fur ball to care for. If you do need to be out all day, there are a lot of pet sitters who can come and play and spend time indoors with your dog.

Supervise the doggie door to make sure he knows to come in by himself. I worry about dogs outside too long in the summer heat!

Agree do not let you dog out at anytime without a leash on them and with you. Put down pee pee pads while you are out. You be surprised how long they can hold it. Besides most times they just sleep at least that is what mine does.

I would not install a doggie door for all the reasons stated above and because I would be afraid of other animals coming in that I do not welcome (snakes, geckos, snakes, oh yeah I said that already!)

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