Air Condition Help

Jake asked:


I have a small beagle (16 lbs) and just moved to Dallas, TX. With summer coming soon I want to save electricity by not running my air conditioning too much, but at the same time I don’t want to harm my dog!

What temperature should I set my thermostat for my A/C at while I’m at work? I’m thinking 78 degress; is that too low/high?

Lewis

8 Responses to “What temperature should I set my air conditioning at for my dog while I’m at work?”

1. sbgruthy1308 Says:
   January 26th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

   Warner

   thats a little high since dogs are covered with hair.

   i would go between 69* and 73*

2. doglover0108 Says:
   January 26th, 2010 at 11:16 pm

   Lesa

   that’s ok. i’d think of what’s comfortable for YOU is comfortable for the dog. maybe 79 would be a good compromise.

3. luvexotics Says:
   January 28th, 2010 at 5:00 pm

   Kristina

   78 should be fine make sure you have plenty of water out for her as well and if you have tile that she can access she can also lay their to cool her self if she gets to warm. Good Luck

4. Laurie Says:
   January 29th, 2010 at 9:16 pm

   Elliot

   I set mine in Central Ca at 78 to 80 degrees. I keep the drapes drawn partially to keep the hot sun out.

5. Rescue & Foster Mom Says:
   February 1st, 2010 at 12:29 am

   Adelia

   I live in FL and I leave mine between 78 and 80. My a/c kicks on when it gets two degrees higher than the set temp.

   I have a choc lab/pointer mix and a little lop ear bunny. They both seem to do fine with either setting.

6. julie d Says:
   February 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am

   Hortencia

   78 is just fine. I have a Bulldog that can’t take heat or cold, and that’s what I set mine at.

7. KoAussie Says:
   February 4th, 2010 at 1:43 am

   Whitney

   That is where we keep ours during the day and the dogs are perfectly comfortable.

8. Bogie Says:
   February 6th, 2010 at 10:26 pm

   Galen

   78 is perfect.