The rule every dog owner needs to know during the heatwave

Temperatures are set to soar in the UK this week and keeping our pets safe is vital (Picture: Shutterstock / Lopolo)

With temperatures this week set to reach 40°C in the UK, the heatwave isn’t just a struggle for humans.

Caring for our animals in extreme weather is crucial, and for the 15 million pet dogs in the UK, this weather can be very dangerous.

In fact, the heat can be so damaging, that experts are advising owners not to walk their dogs at all over the next few days.

Dog trainer Jane Robinson explains that this weather is tough for canines, because they can’t regulate their body temperatures as well as humans.

‘Panting is far less efficient than sweating, especially when humi...