I do a lot of trail running and mountain biking with my dog. In the hot summer months, this is a necessary item that goes with us on every outing. We've ran short distances (3 miles or less) in up to 90 degree weather and I didn't notice excessive drooling, foaming at the mouth, or fatigue. We've also used it for 10+ miles in 80 degree weather and she was able to keep up great with me on my mountain bike. I make sure to bring extra water to squirt on her (along with water for her to drink) and make sure to wet her down every so often. I'm not sure how well this would work with dogs that have longer hair however, I have a vizsla with very short fur.