i was walking fitz today and noticed :( that he was really reluctant to go  more than a few steps past our house...after panting profusely and walking very very slowly I finally picked him up and went back after a block.

I was wondering if summer is a hard time for puppies/dogs?  I generally take him out for a 10 min walk daily but ever since yesterday when the weathers become warmer (80 degrees) he's been really tired looking.  

Is it too hot to walk him?

Went to the vet :P and had to fight off the two doctors and receptionists who were molesting fitz!  Hahaha...I think I realize now what my friend meant when she said that she never knew any of her neighborhood dog owner names but just referred to them as "Pepper's mommy" or "Fluffy's dad" XD   

He's such a playboy!!! Always trying to make the new people he meets fall in love with him :)  In some ways I'm really glad that he's a friendly and sociable dog.  I think i'll try to see if I…