Watch: How to keep your dog cool on a hot summer's day during this week's UK mini-heatwave

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If you think it’s hot outside, trying walking on concrete in your bare feet - that’s how it is for dogs, anyway.

Sheffield and England are in for a four-day mini heatwave this week with temperatures set to reach as high as 27C in the Steel City on Tuesday.

High temperatures pose a risk to dogs in particular as they may struggle to cool off without our help.

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As well as this, baking temperatures can make stepping on pavement on their daily walks a painful experience.

But not to worry. In the video above, the team from Thornberry Animal Sanctuary explains how to help your four-legged friend stay cool during the high heat this week.

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