text:  Lawn's okay, but dirt is still too hot. And what about water? As far as getting water into them, are there any tips or tricks to getting dogs to drink more? You know, dogs are pretty good drinkers. Cats have a real issue, and that's any time of year. You know, they're a desert animal, so a cat doesn't like standing water. Like, if you're in the desert, standing water is pretty dangerous.