The summer heat is definitely here, and everybody’s feeling it. It’s so hot here in Atlanta that even my dog doesn’t want to go outside to play! Burt is a Bernese Mountain dog and he’s not enjoying the heat where he lives either, and he has a lot to say about it.
Burt’s mom shared a video at the end of June showing her letting him outside but also warning him about how hot it is. He literally takes about two steps out before turning right back around to go back into the house. Make sure your sound is on so you can hear Burt complaining about the heat!
@burttheberniesmom Burt has a lot to say about this heat!
We all completely understand how Burt feels! Nobody wants to go outside when it’s over 100 degrees. We don’t blame him for coming right back inside!
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Commenters’ Funny Reactions to Burt the Berner Complaining About the Heat
Viewers left more than 1,500 comments about the Berner’s reaction to the heat, and some of them will crack you up. @JaneF got more than 52 thousand likes when she pointed out, “Yelling at you because it’s hot out LOL!”
@twitch.tv said what Burt was thinking, “WHY DO WE LIVE HEEEERE?!?!” @Radical Bender agreed, “Ma’am, I am from the Swiss Alps. I am not designed for this.”
Commenter @parasorella shared, “He turned right back around. LOL! Wasted no time!” @Lojopro joked, “I believe he’s asking to move. Immediately.” @Hayley added, “He was like I’d like to file a complaint.” @Pringles agreed, “The way he walked out and right back in is too real!” @tunasandwich cracked everybody up when they said, “Burt almost became Burnt.”
How To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
The American Kennel Club (AKC) offers up some tips for keeping your pooch cool during extreme heat. “Along with plenty of cool water, the most important thing to do to keep a dog cool is to stay indoors or in the shade.” Use cooling cloths, a cooling vest, cooling pads, or a spray bottle filled with water to keep their temperature down.
The AKC also shared signs of heatstroke to watch for:
- Unusual breathing (rapid and loud)
- High rectal temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher)
- Extreme thirst
- Weakness and/or fatigue
- Frequent vomiting
- Disorientation
- Dark or bright red tongue and gums
- Skin around the muzzle or neck doesn’t snap back when pinched, which can be a sign of dehydration
- Difficulty breathing
- Thick saliva
- Rapid heartbeat
- Heavy drooling
- Agitation
They added, “Even if your dog seems stable, it’s a good idea to contact your vet, who can advise you on whether your dog needs to be evaluated and, if necessary, treated for heatstroke.”