Raja and I are always barking about getting out and exercising, but in the literal Dog Days of Summer … um… Literally what ARE the Dog Days of Summer?
The Dog Days are the period when the brightest star, Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major (the Big Dog) rises and sets with the sun. Roman astronomers thought the earth was warmed by Sirius because it is so bright and they reasoned that Sirius, added its heat to the sun, causing the hot hot hot weather of July and August. For the Romans, technically, the Dog Days were the 20 days before and after the conjunction of the Sun and Sirius.
Returning to our original topic… the real dogs of summer do have to continue to walk and exercise and get out, even on the most hot and humid days. Heat can be dangerous for all dogs, particularly short nosed dogs, dogs who carry their weight up front, heavy dogs and dogs that have allergies, heart or lung considerations. Getting out early avoids the heat and makes for a safer walk.
Our blog features Raja’s first exercise video. We thought about it for a long time and finally Raja explained that all dogs really want to do is run until they get tired and then roll in the grass. So that’s what he did for our video crew.
For the next week, Raja and I are traveling and working on blog spots of the future to share with you. While we’re gone, we hope the Dog Star of Summer shines on you and your little dog stars wherever your paws are roaming.
The Dog Days are the period when the brightest star, Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major (the Big Dog) rises and sets with the sun. Roman astronomers thought the earth was warmed by Sirius because it is so bright and they reasoned that Sirius, added its heat to the sun, causing the hot hot hot weather of July and August. For the Romans, technically, the Dog Days were the 20 days before and after the conjunction of the Sun and Sirius.
Returning to our original topic… the real dogs of summer do have to continue to walk and exercise and get out, even on the most hot and humid days. Heat can be dangerous for all dogs, particularly short nosed dogs, dogs who carry their weight up front, heavy dogs and dogs that have allergies, heart or lung considerations. Getting out early avoids the heat and makes for a safer walk.
Our blog features Raja’s first exercise video. We thought about it for a long time and finally Raja explained that all dogs really want to do is run until they get tired and then roll in the grass. So that’s what he did for our video crew.
For the next week, Raja and I are traveling and working on blog spots of the future to share with you. While we’re gone, we hope the Dog Star of Summer shines on you and your little dog stars wherever your paws are roaming.
Mollie and Sophie know how to cool down!
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