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Taking dogs on holiday in summer

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Sikipoo Thu 18-Jun-26 17:52:09

Ok… so I don’t take my dog out in the heat, just early morning exercise. So how does it work if you want to take your dog on a summer holiday. Ie , it turns vv hot .
I’m wondering how people manage this or am I better to put him in kennels where they have air con?

MartavTaurus Thu 18-Jun-26 18:05:06

Well, as chance, or misfortune, would have it, ny dog is with me in temperatures of 35°. It has been like this for nearly 4 weeks and another 10 days to go.

I think he is used to it now, his body has adjusted.
He has a long swim in the sea at 6 am before breakfast (24°).
In the car we have air con.
Every restaurant and café here brings out a fresh dog bowl of water.
He chooses to lie in the sun, silly fool, every now and then!
So, so far so good.

Labradora Thu 18-Jun-26 19:02:57

MartavTaurus

Well, as chance, or misfortune, would have it, ny dog is with me in temperatures of 35°. It has been like this for nearly 4 weeks and another 10 days to go.

I think he is used to it now, his body has adjusted.
He has a long swim in the sea at 6 am before breakfast (24°).
In the car we have air con.
Every restaurant and café here brings out a fresh dog bowl of water.
He chooses to lie in the sun, silly fool, every now and then!
So, so far so good.

Oh My God !!
The little oic is choosing deliberately to lie in the sun .....
It's why we love 'em .... they're completely bonkers......
Seriously I see a lot more dogs in transit at airports and ferry ports than previously and I wonder whether they find it stressful rather than being delighted that they are with their trusted owners rather than in kennels.......
We used to take our little chap in the car and he always settled down easily in hotels and holiday stays with gardens but I don't think I'd have taken him on a plane. Not very logical I suppose.