Black puppy hates being in sun. - Page 2

krystyne73 · 07-14-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PiedPiperInKC

My 12-week old blue pup doesn't like the sun AT ALL!! I take her on walks early in the morn and late at night right now as we're going through 100 degree heat wave the past 2 weeks. She shadow hops like nobody's business and when she decides she's done - she's done!! She'll lay down in the grass in a random front yard when I'm walking her and won't move!! LOL

Yeah , its almost 100 degree here and its only 9:30 lol TWC is predicting 110 for us today...even our pool is already 95 degrees.

I don't walk the dogs on the roads during these hot days.

Emoore · 07-14-2011, 10:39 AM

I recently bought a pair of of black tennis shoes. What can I say, they were stylish!

Anyway, I've noticed that within literally a minute of standing in the direct sun, the tops of my feet are burning! Actual pain on the tops of my feet from standing in the sun in my black shoes.

Adjust to your dog.

spidermilk · 07-14-2011, 01:54 PM

My dog is 1.5 years old, black and tan, and also hates being in the sun on a hot day. So we walk at night and we are lucky enough to have a park within walking distance where we can run around/hike at night. In addition, for exercise on hot sunny days I either take him somewhere swimming-based (see if there are any hiking trails around creeks or lakes in your area), or we walk somewhere wooded where it is shady, or we just play in the backyard where there is a full kiddy pool for him to cool off in.

I think that maybe because your puppy is so young he is also probably tired and as he gets older he might tolerate the sun a little more. If not, like others said, adjust to him.

I have considered getting one of those cooling jackets or something for my dog or putting a white tshirt on him- but it is really only on the HOTTEST days that he doesn't enjoy going outside.

Cammotwin · 07-15-2011, 12:22 PM

The point to being out during the day is thats when the kids and parents are in the park. If I wait until the sun goes down, there's no-one to try socializing with. We had walked a flat 200 ft and she took a few treats from strangers. NOT any high level of activity. I'm very pale and prone to sunburn, I'm not trying to get burnt either. I had a ice cold Biggie cup of water for her too. Our other dog was raised in a house with only two people, never socialized with kids, dogs, or other people and I don't want her to be like him. I don't know where else to take her that kids and adults are being active thats cool and not indoors.

Also, she's going to have to go in the sun to potty. I'm not going to let her go potty in the house just to keep her cool and reverse the house breaking training.

**gsdraven** · 07-15-2011, 12:57 PM

Plenty of kids I know go out to play at the park after dinner when it is cooler for them (and bonus - cool for you and your dog).

No one suggested letting her potty inside your house. Is there not one ounce of shade in your yard where she can do her business?

This isn't a training or socialization problem. It's a survival problem. She is telling you that it is just too hot for her. If you insist on taking her out, get her a cooling jacket to help her stay cool. I do lots of my socialization at PetSmart on hot (or really runny) days. I'm careful around other dogs and there are plenty of pet people willing to help you

Jax08 · 07-15-2011, 01:14 PM

Try buying her a cooling coat. I got mine at a dog show. The maker is out of Florida and am very happy with it other than the fact that, stupid me, bought one with black on it. I know...how dumb was I?!

Home
Chamois Gear

It has the Shamwow material (whatever it is) sewn to a colorful material. Plastic clips on adjustable straps. They measure your dog to get the right size and it was not terribly expensive. I had her out on a hot day and it took about an hour for it to stop cooling and you just resoak it in cold water. I felt under it often and she was very cool.

gagsd · 07-15-2011, 01:29 PM

To, from, and at the park, what type of surface are you walking on?

Cammotwin · 07-15-2011, 05:04 PM

The ground is old asphalt at the parks dek rink and walkway. I tried to get her to walk in the grass along side the pavement and she doesn't want anything to do with the grass even. This is a large county park that closes at dusk. There's only lights at small child playground and I'm not sure I want her to be with 2yr olds yet.

I live in a ranch style house on a bit of a hill with open yard all directions, a pine tree 20 ft from the front door, not much shade.

The responses I got at first were as if I was forcing her to run around. I admit I'm defensive. I wouldn't try to hurt her. She's very shy outside of the household. I take her to Petsmart classes and she hides under my chair nearly the whole time. If anyone knows any good pet friendly areas in the South Hills of Pittsburgh I'm open to ideas.

07-14-2011, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	I recently bought a pair of of black tennis shoes. What can I say, they were stylish! Anyway, I've noticed that within literally a minute of standing in the direct sun, the tops of my feet are burning! Actual pain on the tops of my feet from standing in the sun in my black shoes. Adjust to your dog. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

07-15-2011, 12:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,627	Plenty of kids I know go out to play at the park after dinner when it is cooler for them (and bonus - cool for you and your dog). No one suggested letting her potty inside your house. Is there not one ounce of shade in your yard where she can do her business? This isn't a training or socialization problem. It's a survival problem. She is telling you that it is just too hot for her. If you insist on taking her out, get her a cooling jacket to help her stay cool. I do lots of my socialization at PetSmart on hot (or really runny) days. I'm careful around other dogs and there are plenty of pet people willing to help you __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way Life's Abundance

07-15-2011, 01:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	To, from, and at the park, what type of surface are you walking on? __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

07-14-2011, 01:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
spidermilk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 318	My dog is 1.5 years old, black and tan, and also hates being in the sun on a hot day. So we walk at night and we are lucky enough to have a park within walking distance where we can run around/hike at night. In addition, for exercise on hot sunny days I either take him somewhere swimming-based (see if there are any hiking trails around creeks or lakes in your area), or we walk somewhere wooded where it is shady, or we just play in the backyard where there is a full kiddy pool for him to cool off in. I think that maybe because your puppy is so young he is also probably tired and as he gets older he might tolerate the sun a little more. If not, like others said, adjust to him. I have considered getting one of those cooling jackets or something for my dog or putting a white tshirt on him- but it is really only on the HOTTEST days that he doesn't enjoy going outside.

07-15-2011, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cammotwin Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60	The point to being out during the day is thats when the kids and parents are in the park. If I wait until the sun goes down, there's no-one to try socializing with. We had walked a flat 200 ft and she took a few treats from strangers. NOT any high level of activity. I'm very pale and prone to sunburn, I'm not trying to get burnt either. I had a ice cold Biggie cup of water for her too. Our other dog was raised in a house with only two people, never socialized with kids, dogs, or other people and I don't want her to be like him. I don't know where else to take her that kids and adults are being active thats cool and not indoors. Also, she's going to have to go in the sun to potty. I'm not going to let her go potty in the house just to keep her cool and reverse the house breaking training.

07-15-2011, 01:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,330	Try buying her a cooling coat. I got mine at a dog show. The maker is out of Florida and am very happy with it other than the fact that, stupid me, bought one with black on it. I know...how dumb was I?! Home Chamois Gear It has the Shamwow material (whatever it is) sewn to a colorful material. Plastic clips on adjustable straps. They measure your dog to get the right size and it was not terribly expensive. I had her out on a hot day and it took about an hour for it to stop cooling and you just resoak it in cold water. I felt under it often and she was very cool.

07-15-2011, 05:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cammotwin Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60	The ground is old asphalt at the parks dek rink and walkway. I tried to get her to walk in the grass along side the pavement and she doesn't want anything to do with the grass even. This is a large county park that closes at dusk. There's only lights at small child playground and I'm not sure I want her to be with 2yr olds yet. I live in a ranch style house on a bit of a hill with open yard all directions, a pine tree 20 ft from the front door, not much shade. The responses I got at first were as if I was forcing her to run around. I admit I'm defensive. I wouldn't try to hurt her. She's very shy outside of the household. I take her to Petsmart classes and she hides under my chair nearly the whole time. If anyone knows any good pet friendly areas in the South Hills of Pittsburgh I'm open to ideas.

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