Great Dane Puppy Gets 'Frog Time' When It's Too Hot to Walk and It's a Huge Hit

August is so hot it should be illegal. Nothing really fun happens in August, and it's probably mostly because of the heat! All anyone is really focusing on is trying not to melt, back to school shopping, and thinking about what you're going to buy when all the Labor Day sales come around.

On Friday, August 2nd, one Great dane puppy was feeling the effects of the heat. She wanted to go on another walk, but her humans refused, and so she was forced to settle for another way to get all her energy out:

I hope that @tashpointoh is having fun with her puppy, even in this heat. My own puppy is just miserable!

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This puppy is only 16 weeks old, and she's already taken over pretty much their entire lives, not to mention her mom's TikTok page. However, having such a young puppy in the warmer months can't be easy; 16 weeks is peak puppy-crazy time. Not being able to go outside to get it all out is so tough!

Instead of going for more walks than are absolutely necessary, Dahlia is having to find more ways to get her energy out, and one of those is lovingly known as Crazy Frog Time. Basically, her dad picks her up halfway and helps her jump up and down, all across the room. Luckily, it seems to work well for her, and she doesn't seem to miss her non-essential walks!

How to Keep Puppies Cool in the Summer

When you're getting a summer puppy, the heat is something you really need to consider. Puppies are more sensitive to heat than adult dogs are; they're smaller and their coats aren't fully grown in yet. It's much easier for them to overheat.

If you're trying to figure out how to keep your puppy safe, even just on quick potty walks, you should try:

1. Putting booties on them to protect their sensitive paws from the hot pavement.
2. Bringing a portable water bottle full of clean water from home.
1. You might be able to find communal water bowls or fountains, but these should be avoided.
3. Wrapping them up in a damp bathrobe for a few minutes outside to help cool them down.
4. Avoiding unnecessary outside time when it does get too hot, settling for indoor enrichment instead.
5. Walking them in shaded, grassy areas.

Unfortunately, potty training doesn't get to take a backseat just because it's hot. It's important to be consistent, even when it's super hot, because bad habits can spread like wildfire if you fall off. If your pup refuses to go, you can bring them back inside for a few minutes to cool off, but make sure to watch them closely and take them out as soon as you notice their potty cues. Dahlia is doing great with potty training, and she's staying cool, thanks to Crazy Frog Time!