Storm Ciara strikes the UK, and these dogs aren't impressed!

Storm conditions will continue for a few more days

Every pooch needs their daily walk, no matter the weather. But after storm Ciara hit the UK this weekend, it looks like a few of these pups would have rather stayed at home!

By Ashley Murphy , 10 Feb 2020

Making sure your dog gets enough exercise is one of the most important parts of being an owner, and all of us pooch lovers have braved many a cold and wet night.

Storm Ciara strikes

So when Strom Ciara brought winds of up to 75mph and torrential rain to the country this weekend, UK dog lovers remained undeterred. They weren't going to let a little wind and rain get in the way of weekend walkies!

And while we applaud their commitment, it's fair to say that a few of their pooches weren't so appreciative of the efforts.

It looks like this guy would have rather stayed at home!

Franklin finding a way to stay dry proves definitively that only mad dogs and Englishmen would go out in this weather #StormCiara pic.twitter.com/bEfLxtEtfu
— Matthew Reville (@MatthewReville) February 9, 2020

And check out this windswept pooch!

I’m a Border not a blooming kite!
Clinging on with all four paws.
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And yes, that waterfall is going UP not down.
.#StormCiara pic.twitter.com/MeOUtMza50
— Maggie Moo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@Maggie_the_BT) February 9, 2020

Enjoying your walkies there, little buddy?

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Others were far more prepared. In fact, we think this guy has been dying for a chance to show off these matching outfits.

Not to be one of those dog owners who dresses like their pup, but storm Ciara is on her way, so 🤷🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/qkpABXIOZV
— David Lucas (@davidlucasUK) February 9, 2020

A pooch picture is worth a 1,000 words

But if you really want a picture of our dogs' mood this weekend, look at this guy's face!

When the weather is so bad there are waves on the canal and the dog wants to turn round and head for home #StormCiara pic.twitter.com/51HK7YaFfM
— Esther Steel (@Esther_Steel) February 9, 2020

Does anyone want to tell him that we're expecting similar weather conditions through the rest of the week?

No? Well, never mind, the poor guy will find out soon enough!

Ashley Murphy

Ashley is a freelance writer based in Manchester. He grew up around pooches, but (unfortunately) he doesn't have the time or space for one of his own. So he volunteers with a local dog-walking agency in his spare time. It's definitely the best part of his week!