Are you sure this is November?

Wow, today was a scorcher for this time of year.  90 degrees which is a new record for this area.  It’s tough to train in conditions like that much less take a dog hunting (It is quail season).  Of course this morning was cool and I got a good bit done but this afternoon was just awful.

Fortunately overnight lows are cool so I start early to take advantage of the lows up until I feel it is too warm to be working them hard due to their fur coats and heat. 

I have nice shade trees …over my kennel and yard working area so basic yard work gets deferred to the hot part of the day.  The cool mornings are reserved for physical exercise activites.  It’s about all you can do.

Having seen another man’s dog die of heat stroke and seeing one of my own overheat and nearly die, I just don’t take chances.  Once a dog heat strokes and survives, they are never the same with regard to stamina and they are many more times likely to suffer a recurrence in lesser conditions.

Guess that’s it for tonight.  Take care and take a kid huntin’ for me, ok?  Thanks!

Dave