Air temperature in the shade:
22°C
Does any of this fit your dog? (tick all that apply)
Flat face (pug, bulldog)
Puppy or older dog
Overweight or health condition
Thick or dark coat
When would you walk?
Early morning or late evening
Midday or afternoon sun
Pavement test: back of your hand down for 7 seconds
Fine, or I'll stay on grass
Too hot for my hand
Rule of thumb built from Dogs Trust's "Twenty is Plenty" and the Kennel Club's pavement test. Every dog is different: if your dog struggles, stop.