US EditionSome Sniffer Dogs at the Club World Cup Outfitted with Booties to Protect Their Paws From the Heat
- The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup features 32 teams playing in several U.S. cities amid extreme heat conditions affecting players and security dogs alike.
- The intense temperatures resulted from a heatwave across the U.S. and prompted concerns over afternoon kickoff times and safety for both athletes and sniffer dogs at venues like Philadelphia.
- To protect their paws from the hot ground, sniffer dogs working at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia wore colorful protective booties and were rotated off duty every 20 minutes during patrols.
- Cody Schwartz of 3DK9 Detection Services explained that if a person cannot keep their hand or backside in contact with the pavement for more than seven seconds without needing to remove it, then it’s necessary for dogs to wear protective booties before going out.
- These heat challenges during the Club World Cup underline the need for organizers like FIFA to prioritize safety and possibly adjust schedules to mitigate risks in future events.
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Brutal heat and severe weather have marked the group stage of the Club World Cup in the United States. Five matches have been postponed due to the risk of lightning, and temperatures close to 40 degrees have caused several clubs...
Sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup in Philly wore booties to shield their paws from the heat
Sniffer dogs — a common addition to the security details at many large sporting events — had a job to do at the international soccer tournament despite the sweltering temperatures. And because that job includes walking on hot asphalt, it can be tough on an animal’s feet. The solution? In Philadelphia, the sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored protective booties as temperatures soared. “Every dog team is dif…
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Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat
Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup. Sniffer dogs — a common addition to the security details at many large sporting events — had a job to do at the international soccer tournament despite the sweltering temperatures.
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