Lucy in Carl Schurz Park, on the East River, Sunday afternoon.
As you can tell by the protruding tongue, chica was very, very hot. Remember, when taking your dogs out on hot days they need to be constantly hydrated. I always carry around a bottle of water and a plastic cup that I’ve cut the top off of to make it tiny-bowl-sized. I fill it and let her drink every fifteen minutes or so.
Also, if you’re sunbathing in the park or at the beach, make sure to park yourself next to a shady area so your puppy has somewhere to escape the rays if the heat gets to be too much.
A great article on making sure your baby stays healthy in the summer months:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Keeping-Your-Dog-Cool-On-Hot-Days&id=659084
