Weather permitting

It has been so hot that I have almost given up on Kai and my long walks. Yesterday we did not get out at all, because she was panting before we even started. Today after we played with her unstuffed monkey for about 20 minutes, she was still wanting to get into everything, so we went for a walk at 8:30 am. Got back around 9 and she has disappeared into the back yard, no doubt sleeping on her chaise. I want to take her for a walk this evening but the rains may come which will hold us up for our walk. As discussed earlier the dog won't walk in the rain. It is so funny she looks at me with her big brown eyes and goes your kidding right. Then she turns her back on me and moves to a point further away from me without getting into the rain. The other day I grabbed an umbrella and her leash and stood out in the rain so she would just go to the bathroom. The last time I did not do that, she came into the house and peed on the floor. For a lab mix she does not like the water, unless it is in the form of snow. I am thinking of getting a kiddie pool and filling it with water to see what she does. I am afraid she will drink from it, but maybe if she sees me put my feet in it she will give it a try. Puppies you got to love them Weather permitting.