Will my dog be ok in my back yard on the hot days this summer?? (Howe: dangerous, horses)

[JayBrown80]

Originally Posted by TexasHorseLady

In this particular case, which is clearly a very concerned dog owner asking:



implying that 110 degrees is common in Austin is not really helpful, either (and is really hyperbole, as previously mentioned). Providing factual information about what is statistically likely is more helpful, in my opinion.

I seriously doubt, reading their post quoted above, that the OP is going to leave their dog out, barking, for 9 hours a day on a day that is predicted to be in the 110 degree range (or, probably, even 100 or over).

Well one could also say that implying that it is usually only 95 degrees in Austin in August could also be considered "not helpful".

You have a definite opinion on the subject. As do I. We have both posted links so people can find the information themselves and reach their own conclusions.

I don't think it adds anything to the conversation for you to continue to harp on and on about how uncommon 110 degrees when I was clearly only using it as a random number example. I could just have easily plugged in 105 degrees and my point would have been the same. It's too hot for a dog in the summer. But rather than actually discuss that, you want to type post after post after post saying "well, 110 is uncommon". More power to you if that is how you want to spend your time, but I feel my point is still valid.

If you feel like misleading an Austin Newcomer by saying that the AVERAGE high in August is 95 degrees, you can do that. It doesn't change the fact that when August rolls around, we will be praying for it to be 95 degrees, at 10 PM, in the shade.

Austin is hotter than that, but by quoting averages you make it seem like it isn't. Today the average temperature was 77.5 degrees, even though it was 93 this afternoon. You make the assumption that the OP can just bring her dog in whenever, but by misleading her, you deny her the opportunity to make plans for her pets care in advance to the hot weather coming in. Perhaps we should make sure she has ALL the information available, so she can make a decision herself?

But by all means, harp on about the number 110. It's all that matters.

[centralaustinite]

It depends on the dog!

English Bulldogs, pugs, etc. should not be out in the heat at all! Dogs that are not acclimatized to our heat probably shouldn't be either. Working dog on a ranch (with a farm pond to jump into and trees to lie under) is another matter.

If I had a Austin raised dog that preferred the outside, then I'd still want them to have a shaded shelter (not just the shade from the shelter itself, but shade trees providing shade, and a constant source of water.

I'd advise the OP to look into dog walkers who could visit the dog during the day, walk it, evaluate the heat and put the dog inside if necessary. Such services are not expensive and widely available in Austin.

[FueledByBlueBell]

ok, you might be off a few degrees on the average but bottom line-- it gets darn hot either way and it doesn't cool off at night that much either.

[woodinvilleguy]

Originally Posted by centralaustinite

English Bulldogs, pugs, etc. should not be out in the heat at all!

On a lighter note!

Nothing English should be out in the heat at all! Ask any of my British friends. This was a key for us in beating the red coats in the revolution.

[Francois]

Sometimes for outside (fenced, of course!) dogs, I have seen a home-built wooden "platform", high enough that the dog can get under it in the shade, but low enough (or with a ramp) that the dog can get on it as well, to play on when it's not the height of the day or is cooler weather. It's kind of like a doghouse, but not really a "house", and more flexible for them to play on year-round...almost like a mini-"deck". If you have a sloped yard, it can be put where it takes advantage of the slope and gives them more room under, but easier access on top.

[Danbo1957]

Do not leave your dog outside when it is going to be above 95 degress!!!!!!

You are warned.

[another_hot-day]

Would you want to be outside all day in our Summer heat?

[cruickies]

Just my opinion...but I think that confining a dog to a crate all day is just as bad as leaving a dog outside in excessive heat...

[JayBrown80]

Originally Posted by cruickies

Just my opinion...but I think that confining a dog to a crate all day is just as bad as leaving a dog outside in excessive heat...

That's funny. I have never heard of a dog dying form "crate" stroke.

Heat stroke however.....



I am not a fan of crating dogs either, but to say it's just as bad as leaving a dog outside in 100 degree weather, I don't think so.

[diablo234]

Chances are if you are uncomfortable outside, so is your dog, probably moreso.

Leave him inside.

And I am speaking from experience when I worked outside as a construction worker during the summer.