these things absorb and retain heat for quite a while after the air temp drops. It would be better to walk him in the morning if possible as the ground is cool then.
It sounds as if the ground is still hotter than the air and at his level he is getting a little overheated.
Try taking your shoe off after the sun goes down and the air is cooler, then step on pavement or a patio and see if you would like to walk on that for any amount of time barefoot.

these things absorb and retain heat for quite a while after the air temp drops. It would be better to walk him in the morning if possible as the ground is cool then.
It sounds as if the ground is still hotter than the air and at his level he is getting a little overheated.
Try taking your shoe off after the sun goes down and the air is cooler, then step on pavement or a patio and see if you would like to walk on that for any amount of time barefoot.

When Simon is on a calm walk with me, he can be out for 15 minutes or so as long as it isnt TOO hot (under 75 degrees). But if he is excited by guests, other dogs, or the vet or his sister, forget it. 15 minutes is way too long, more like 5 minutes and he sounds like his airway is closing, really scary how rapid it gets. I have to give him a Zanax before we go to the vet. So, it makes sense that your husband can walk him like he does but daycare was too much. Hope that helps

When Simon is on a calm walk with me, he can be out for 15 minutes or so as long as it isnt TOO hot (under 75 degrees). But if he is excited by guests, other dogs, or the vet or his sister, forget it. 15 minutes is way too long, more like 5 minutes and he sounds like his airway is closing, really scary how rapid it gets. I have to give him a Zanax before we go to the vet. So, it makes sense that your husband can walk him like he does but daycare was too much. Hope that helps

take it or leave it.

take it or leave it.

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I feel like such a terrible owner....but I don't get it...if they NEVER play with other dogs, even for a short time, they just have to be alone? I don't understand what people with multiple dogs do??? And I guess this means bully owners NEVER go to doggie parks, either? Or is our Meaty just overly excited to play with others? Ugh, I don't know WHAT to do

I feel like such a terrible owner....but I don't get it...if they NEVER play with other dogs, even for a short time, they just have to be alone? I don't understand what people with multiple dogs do??? And I guess this means bully owners NEVER go to doggie parks, either? Or is our Meaty just overly excited to play with others? Ugh, I don't know WHAT to do

my dogs play for 5-10 minutes and get exhausted. They would be dead if they played for 2 hours.

Make sure that anyone you leave your dog with, understands the limits of a bulldog and how fast they can overheat.

You were lucky your dog was able to cool down. Distress can cause the same symptoms as overheating. It doesn't have to be hot for you dog to get overheated.

Trust your instincts and be very careful. Take a cell phone on your walks in case you have to call someone to come get you.

my dogs play for 5-10 minutes and get exhausted. They would be dead if they played for 2 hours.

Make sure that anyone you leave your dog with, understands the limits of a bulldog and how fast they can overheat.

You were lucky your dog was able to cool down. Distress can cause the same symptoms as overheating. It doesn't have to be hot for you dog to get overheated.

Trust your instincts and be very careful. Take a cell phone on your walks in case you have to call someone to come get you.

It just shouldn't freeze you into inaction based on the "what ifs" so you have to know your own dog, what his usual reactions are and when its 'over the top'...what his tolerance is for exercise (and BTW I think that 0.6mi at a steady reasonable pace is good)and what signs to watch for, for stress (like darkening or very pale gums, vomiting, ataxia (dizziness or trouble standing). Flaring of the nostrils is heavy breathing but that in itself wouldn't bother me if there was a reason for it, like momentary excitement from just wrestling or running...but I would be uncomfortable seeing it on a continued basis. Keeping your dog from social contact is counter-productive because he will not learn to relax, it will limit your time with him since you would be reluctant to take him out with you, and it would in the end, reduce his quality of life. SO, I'm suggesting that you do all you can, but in measured amounts, getting to understand your own dog's tolerance and responses, and teach him to "lie down on command" and cool himself down. Always keep water available, and don't hesitate to stop at someone's lawn and grab a hose to wet down a very hot dog outside...I've done it and no one complained when I said I was concerned about my dog getting heat stroke. I may have been exagerating a bit but the hose-owner understood and complied gladly. And look at the surface you're walking on...blacktop or asphalt paving is much hotter than concrete, and if your dog keeps wandering toward the shade, its time to stop for a 5-min cool-down under a tree.

It just shouldn't freeze you into inaction based on the "what ifs" so you have to know your own dog, what his usual reactions are and when its 'over the top'...what his tolerance is for exercise (and BTW I think that 0.6mi at a steady reasonable pace is good)and what signs to watch for, for stress (like darkening or very pale gums, vomiting, ataxia (dizziness or trouble standing). Flaring of the nostrils is heavy breathing but that in itself wouldn't bother me if there was a reason for it, like momentary excitement from just wrestling or running...but I would be uncomfortable seeing it on a continued basis. Keeping your dog from social contact is counter-productive because he will not learn to relax, it will limit your time with him since you would be reluctant to take him out with you, and it would in the end, reduce his quality of life. SO, I'm suggesting that you do all you can, but in measured amounts, getting to understand your own dog's tolerance and responses, and teach him to "lie down on command" and cool himself down. Always keep water available, and don't hesitate to stop at someone's lawn and grab a hose to wet down a very hot dog outside...I've done it and no one complained when I said I was concerned about my dog getting heat stroke. I may have been exagerating a bit but the hose-owner understood and complied gladly. And look at the surface you're walking on...blacktop or asphalt paving is much hotter than concrete, and if your dog keeps wandering toward the shade, its time to stop for a 5-min cool-down under a tree.