I can understand that some dogs for whatever reasons cannot be left home alone. Yet there are still people uninformed about the consequences of leaving dogs in confined cars:
- Even 5 minutes of this torture can damage the dog’s organs
- Not so healthy dogs may die within 15 minutes
If you have to take your dog with you, and the temperature is higher than 18º C:
- find a parking spot in the shade or in an open parking garage
- put a soaked towel into the trunk
- put a non-spill bowl filled with water into the trunk
- put the dog into the secure compartment / kennel
- lock the kennel but leave the tailgate open
- cover the car with white blankets
Unfortunately also the environment can hurt our pups:
- Don’t walk your dog on hot asphalt for a prolonged time
- Walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening
- Only allow access to “moving” water, e.g. lakes or creeks – marshes and puddles hold the risk of leptospirosis
Hilsbos Dog Training in English 