Question about dogs that overheat

I ran lots of bird dogs in deep south Texas where it was hot all the time. You can condition a dog somewhat to handle the heat. Also some lines of dogs are just tougher and can handle heat better.

Here is what we did. We put gallon jugs of water in a cooler and covered them with ice. If it was real hot we would pour some water on the dog when they started. We would run them a few minutes and then pour water on their head, ears, and belly. The neck and ears are important to cool one off. Just keep extending the time a little each day and it will be as good as it is going to get.

If a dog starts getting weak looking in the back end they are getting ready to fall out. Get hold of a dog that is doing that and get it cooled off immediately. I have seen them die from it.

If a dog's tounge is curling on the end they are hot.