text:  It's not enough just to say, well, they were in the water, because they can surely overheat in the water, too. Yep. Let's take it up another level to that dog that is broke, fully broke, and is retrieving well, is holding its birds well, is doing a good job in all areas. But, you know, hunting season in September in Montana and some other places start opening up in September, and you've got to have your dog in shape. That older dog, how are you going to condition him this time of year?