There is a five-second rule will tell you if the pavement is too hot for your pet to go outside for a walk (or to be on the pavement at all.) If your dog is allowed to walk on pavement that is too hot, it can burn their feet! The Humane Society of the U.S (HSUS) suggests people walk their dogs on the grass to avoid burning the pads your dog’s paws.
The new five-second test will help you decide if going out for a walk is safe for your dog. Hold the back of your hand on the pavement for five seconds – if you can’t then it is too hot for your dog! If the pavement is too hot, the walk may have to wait.
The new five-second test will help you decide if going out for a walk is safe for your dog. Hold the back of your hand on the pavement for five seconds – if you can’t then it is too hot for your dog! If the pavement is too hot, the walk may have to wait.