![What Every Dog Owner Should Know Before Taking Summer Walks Together](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2018/07/RS12297_477573354.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
What Every Dog Owner Should Know Before Taking Summer Walks Together
Most pet owners take better care of their pets than they do themselves, with that in mind, comes one more thing to think about when outside in the heat.
I hate to admit that I don't think I've ever thought about just how hot and painful this could be for my dog. While I usually wait until much later in the day to walk him, it's still an issue even when I don't think it could still be that hot. After seeing this sign below, we'll be walking in the grass from now on.
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