How Do You Know When Is It Too Cold To Take Your Dog Outside?
Florida Little Dog Rescue
With arctic air sweeping the country regularly over the last month, how do you know when it’s too cold for your dog to be outside?
Dogs, by nature, like to hide when they are uncomfortable. My dog Cali went through the K9 Capers Service Dog Training Academy where I had to train my dog alongside other trainers. In several classes with my service dog we did environmental elements training in which we learned when it’s either too hot or too cold for your furry little friends.
Here is what you need to know:
- For most large dogs: the unsafe potential temps is between 40 to 20 degrees. At 15 degrees it can be dangerous and at 10 degrees and below, it is life-threatening.
- For medium breeds, the unsafe mark is 45 degrees, the dangerous point is 30 degrees and the life-threatening mark is 10 degrees or lower.
- Small breeds have little tolerance for the cold. The unsafe temp is 45, dangerous sits at 30 degrees and life-threatening is 20 degrees.
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