Well folks, after 99 votes were locked in, it looks like the vast majority of us that voted (87%) keep right on hunting through the summer months with our dogs.
I big thanks for those of you that voted and shared information!
To summarize some of the measure you folks listed for hunting dogs through the summer I have listed them below:
• Keep the dogs hard and lean
• No feeding the night before a hunt
• Water down dogs and vest before a hunt
• Supplement with electrolytes
• Keep plenty of water on hand while hunting
• Hunt only places that hold plenty of water
• Rotate dogs more often
• Hunt at night and early mornings. When its coolest and no sun overhead.
• Keep hunts short and sweet.
• Lead RCD’s if you have them
• Ice bag dog boxes for a cool place for the dogs (This works great)
Last but not least, and mentioned as much as water, “COMMON SENSE” .
Stay cool people.
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