You have been told the crate means safety, but your dog might be telling a different story. Subtle behaviors can snowball into full blown crate anxiety if you miss the early clues. Once you know what to watch for,

Consider adjusting your pup’s walk schedule to early or late in the day when the temperatures are lower, and avoid strenuous walks or runs when temperatures are too high. The ground temperature should be below 85ºF when taking your dog on a walk.

Plus, how you can help your pup feel safer.

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- As temperatures soar above 100 degrees across the region, pet owners face increased responsibility to exercise their dogs safely while recognizing critical warning signs of heat-related distress. Local dog walking professionals ...

According to PetMD.com, it depends on many factors such as breed, size, coat style. In general, most dogs are fine until the temperature drops below 45 degrees. At that point, some cold-averse dogs may feel uncomfortable.

It’s easy to forget that while we’re enjoying the sun, our dogs are experiencing heat in a completely different and more dangerous way. They can’t tell us when they’re too hot, so it’s our job to recognize the warning signs and make sure they ...