Protecting your dog in extreme weather

At Martyn’s Mutts, your dog’s welfare always comes first. Weather extremes, whether it’s sweltering heat or freezing cold, can pose serious risks to our dogs. We’re sharing helpful advice on both extremes to help keep your canine companion safe, comfortable, and happy on their walks, no matter the forecast.

Every dog tolerates extreme weather differently, so its important to observe your dog’s body language and energy levels. At Martyn’s Mutts, we assess the temperature risks both before and during our walks, adapting accordingly if necessary.

It’s okay to skip a walk and opt for some home enrichment on extreme weather days - if in doubt, don’t go out!

A black dog wearing an orange harness standing in a yellow flower-filled field under a clear blue sky with a hill in the background. 
It can be difficult to know what's considered extreme heat and what temperatures pose a risk. We've created 2 helpful graphics for extreme hot weather to help you make the best decision for your dog.

Hot Weather Advice

How it is too hot?

Guide showing safe temperature ranges for walking dogs in Celsius, from 12-15°C as safe to above 32°C as dangerous, with a photo of a happy dog on a leash.

Warm weather tips 

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Remember:

If in doubt, don’t go out!

Cold Weather Advice

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

Dog wearing sunglasses, a vest, and a collar standing on snow-covered ground outdoors.
A dog wearing blue sunglasses and a black winter jacket sitting on snow

The Martyn’s Mutts Pack

  • A happy tan dog with one ear up and one ear down, standing on grass with open mouth and tongue out, wearing a collar and leash.
  • Smiling black and white Australian Shepherd dog with its tongue out, sitting on a grassy field with mountains, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • A happy small dog running on green grass in a clear outdoor setting, wearing a blue harness, with a joyful expression and its tongue slightly out.
  • A black Labrador Retriever dog with brown eyes and a pink tongue hanging out, standing in a grassy area with tall green grass around.
  • Black Labrador mix dog wearing an orange harness sitting on grass with a yellow flower and water in the background, smiling at the camera.
  • Happy brindle-colored dog with large ears sitting on green grass with fallen leaves, wearing a harness and a red collar.
  • Looking up at a happy, cream-colored Labrador Retriever standing on muddy ground with small plants and twigs.
  • Close-up of a happy, tan curly-haired dog standing on green grass, looking up with an open mouth and bright eyes.
  • A happy dog with black and white fur, sitting on grass near a dirt path on a sunny day.
  • Two smiling Pomeranian dogs with fluffy coats and expressive faces outdoors in grassy area.
  • A wet, scruffy dog with a happy expression standing on grass.
  • Close-up of a playful Basset Hound puppy with big expressive eyes and floppy ears, sitting on grass and looking up at the camera.
  • Group of five dogs on grassy lawn, facing upward toward the camera, with sunlight and shadows visible on the grass.
  • A brown dachshund puppy with floppy ears sitting on green grass in an open field with yellow flowers and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
  • Close-up of a wet, cream-colored spaniel dog with curly ears and big eyes, standing on a grassy field during daytime, with trees and hills in the background.
  • Black curly-haired dog walking on a grassy trail in a rural area with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.
  • A brown dog with a red collar and blue harness lying on its back in green grass.
  • A close-up of a dachshund dog with a brown and tan coat lying on green grass, wearing a purple harness with butterfly patterns, in a park with trees in the background.
  • Close-up of a happy golden retriever with floppy ears, wearing a harness, outdoors in a park with green grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A happy black Labrador dog wearing an orange harness sitting on a sidewalk next to a flower garden with white, yellow, pink, and red blooms.
  • A happy, wet dog with a black nose and light brown and cream fur, sitting among green foliage and looking up.
  • A happy, fluffy white dog with a black nose and bright eyes, standing on green grass with its mouth open and tongue out.
  • A brown, curly-haired dog sitting on green grass, looking up with its mouth open and tongue out.