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Rain walks are in their DNA. That double coat is waterproof — the outer layer repels water while the undercoat insulates. They'll love this. Just towel the undercoat when you're back — trapped moisture causes hot spots if you skip it.
At 94% humidity, panting stops working. The moisture in your dog’s exhaled air can’t evaporate, so their body heat has nowhere to go. This is when overheating gets dangerous fast.
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Breed-specific advice for Labrador Retrievers in today's conditions.
That double coat is waterproof on the outside. Your thick-coated dog probably loves rain walks. Just dry the undercoat thoroughly when you're home — trapped moisture causes hot spots.
After a rain walk, your thick-coated dog looks fine on the surface but the undercoat is wet. Towel the undercoat thoroughly or use a blow dryer — damp undercoat causes hot spots and musty smell.
Rain soaks through the outer coat and creates a damp microclimate against the skin where yeast and bacteria multiply. If your thick-coated dog smells musty after rainy days, it's a skin infection brewing. Dry the undercoat thoroughly.
Most thick-coated dogs don't mind rain, which makes it great training weather. Fewer people at the park means fewer distractions. Work on the skills that need a quieter environment.
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