Question 1

What is the Canine Thermal Model?

Accepted Answer

PawsOut is built on the Canine Thermal Model (CTM) — a scientific tool created by researchers to predict a dog's body temperature. It's like a virtual version of your dog that reacts to real weather conditions, not just a forecast.

Question 2

When is it safe to walk my dog?

Accepted Answer

Safety depends on air temperature, pavement temperature, humidity, sun exposure, and your dog's breed. PawsOut calculates personalized recommendations based on all these factors.

Question 3

Why does PawsOut ask about shade and ground type?

Accepted Answer

Shade and surface dramatically affect paw safety and core body temperature. In direct sun, pavement can get 20-30°C hotter than air temperature. A walk on shaded grass is much safer than the same temperature on sun-baked concrete.

Question 4

What about my data?

Accepted Answer

Your dog profiles, photos, and preferences are stored locally on your device only — they never leave your phone. Location data is used only in real-time to fetch accurate weather.

Question 5

What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

PawsOut is completely free. There are no subscription fees, premium features, or in-app purchases.

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