would you take your dogs to the beach today

[Marshtit]

this afternoon meant to be 24 degrees
i am thinking that will be ok

Great answer

No Just walked my dog over parkland and fields and it was very hot for her then. Better to leave at home in the cool.

parklands and fields are hot
the sea has a breeze

In December 2023 it nearly reached 50C, and in March 2017 it reached 34C - when those dogs died that you have posted about.

So, actually, incredibly hot even by Australia standards (temperatures in December usually late 30s and in March late 20s). The UK, atm, is incredibly hot by UK standards.

All you have done is reinforce the point of posters saying OP should not risk it.

@Marshtit not on the paws! We were on south coast U.K. 2 weeks ago and sand was hotter than the sun! Left our dog back at accommodation and we were very glad .

Dogs don't sweat though so a breeze won't cool them down in the same way it does us.

They can only cool down via panting and their paws.

Best to get up early if your dog needs walking on a hot day. 5.30am is a rather lovely time to walk your dogs even if they are a bit surprised to be yanked out of their beds.

I'd be comfortable taking my labs to the beach at 23/24 degrees, presuming you're going for a walk and a swim rather than a spot of sunbathing.

I wouldn't due to the heat.

If I lived near the sea I'd take them in the morning or early evening when it's cooler.

No. I’d wait until 7/8/9pm and enjoy a lovely cooler walk with them then.