Hot Weather And Keeping Dogs Outside

[Sheridan]

I'd be interested in this, too. How long does the cool last?

[Agility Dogs]

Having seen my dogs play flyball in 30+ degree head and herd sheep in 40 degree heat I'm pretty happy that they can cope with lounging on the back deck in the heat.

They have a pool to swim in (clam shell) and plenty of water (2-3 buckets in case one gets knocked over) and the option of the garden or back deck for shade.

They are still young dogs. For an older dog I trusted inside the house I would probably leave them in airconditioned comfort - still a few years before I need to make that decision though.