GreyhoundGirl Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 How hot is too hot to walk the houndies? A real walk, not just 20 minutes around the block. Molly really needs a good walk and I'm trying to decide if it's too hot. It's low 80s but the sun is really shining. TIA, GreyhoundGirl and an Annoying Molly May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 How hot is too hot to walk the houndies? A real walk, not just 20 minutes around the block. Molly really needs a good walk and I'm trying to decide if it's too hot. It's low 80s but the sun is really shining. TIA, GreyhoundGirl and an Annoying Molly May Whichever is more sensitive- your bare hand or bare feet- go out and touch the planned walking surfaces (sidewalk/pavement/sand). That is what they would be walking on. A hot sidewalk, with the sun beating down on it, can damage paws. On hot days, I either do very early morning walks (7am) or late evening after the sun isn't directly shining on surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 If it's not too humid then should be okay. Would she mind if you spritzed her with water? That might help to keep her a bit cooler. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I wouldn't do a long walk in the sun at that temperature. If there was a shaded trail I might do 20 minutes. Otherwise, early morning or after sunset. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We wouldn't walk at all at that temp....maybe, if it was raining! Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 If you're talking in the shade on grass and not pavement that is baking,,then I vote 20 min too. I have found that if it is too hot (whether if I think so or not) my girl will lie down and tell me even though I think it's good it is not, let's get back to the central air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 If she needs an activity you could take her to a PetSmart or some other indoor place. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) They don't actually like anything much over 70, so long walks and runs only at each end of the day. Peggy loves Fall, Winter (when not heavy rain) and Spring. Remember they evolved to be crepuscular hunters and to be able to catch the daytime prey when it got too dusky for them to be able to see well and too bright for the nighttime prey to be able to see well either. Edited August 3, 2014 by JohnF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echobelly1 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 @JohnF- Thank you, learned a new word (crepuscular)! It makes sense, that's when my two are most active in the yard, I always thought it was because they had just had their meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks for the replies. It confirms my thoughts that it's too hot. Per the vet they're not supposed to be around other dogs since they're both still under the weather recovering so no dog parks or dog stores. I thought a walk would work. We'll wait until later tonight or tomorrow when it won't get much over 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I don't take mine to Pet Smart. One reason is the hot parking lot pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Per the vet they're not supposed to be around other dogs since they're both still under the weather recovering so no dog parks or dog stores. There's also big box stores that allow dogs, such as Home Depot and Lowe's and Tractor Supply. There's still the hot parking lot problem, though. Crepuscular -- will try to use 10 times in conversation today to cement it into my vocabulary. "Are you an early morning person?" "No, I'm more crepuscular." Edited August 4, 2014 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Crepuscular Is Jeremy Irons' favorite word to say. What I wouldn't give to hear him say Crepuscular *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Check Home Depot and Lowe's - it varies by store. My Home Depot does not allow dogs (except for service dogs) at all after an elderly woman was bitten by a JRT. My Lowes only allows them in the garden area. In the summers we walk just after dark but I guess that would depend on your neighborhood. We have done walks when it was in the high 80's after the "sun is over the yardarm"...but more like pre dusk. Edited August 5, 2014 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_livin Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 One block in 20 minutes! I go early in the morning and we do about a half hour walk and can get a mile or so, unless there is a lot of sniffing. I can tell when he slows down it's time to go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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