June 4, 2026

This article is not meant to encourage running in hot weather. Just the opposite! We want to explain why training in the heat can be unsafe for dogs. That said, we also know that some people will choose to do it anyway, so our goal is to help reduce the risks and help you avoid serious issues such as heat stroke. It’s essential to remember that dogs and humans regulate heat very differently. We humans cool ourselves by sweating thanks to sweat pores, which are located all over our body, while dogs are only able to dissipate heat through their paw pads and via their tongue by panting. This means that dogs are far more prone to overheating during physical