Keeping your cool dog cool and safe in the heat of summer!
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Summer heat beating and safety tips for cool dogs!
But it can also be very hot at certain times of the summer. So how do we stay cool?
Read on and find out, we've got lots of tips, info, products and ideas to help your cool dog beat the summer heat and stay safe!
BTW - that's my silly sister Gracie, taking a breather after some play time with the water hose!
Summer safety tips for your dog!
Summer is here! What a great time to enjoy the great outdoors, have a good swim, a long hick, long walks and more!
With the Summer heat comes some dangers for us dogs. Read on to learn how to keep your pup safe this summer!
Tip #1
Us dogs love spending time in the outside, especially with the family enjoying our yards. Be sure and keep your lawn the healthiest and safest place it can be. Learn how you can go organic with your lawn and still have a great place for you and your dog to play!
Tip #2
Heat can take a toll on us dogs. So, be sure and have plenty of fresh filtered water available at all times. And when taking those nice walks, be careful of the hot pavement as it can be harmful for your dog's paws.
Help your dog stay cooler when outside with an eco-friendly cool coat and seek out shade whenever possible.
Tip #3
Take care and keep and eye out for over-heating in your dog...cool them down with cool water on their paw pads and tummies. And if you suspect your dog may be overheating, get your pup to an emergency room right away. Learn more about the signs of heat stroke!.
Tip #4
It may be hot, but your dog still needs exercise to keep them healthy and happy. So take your walks and hikes, in the early morning and later in the evening when it's cooler!.
Tip #5
Water is very inviting to your dog when out and about, especially when it's hot, but did you know that some of those enticing puddles, retention ponds, riversand streams could very well be laced with lots of lawn and farming chemicals? To make water fun and safer try to find alternative places to swim and enjoy the water like adding a kiddie pool in your backyard, or seek out a chemical free swimming pool, or fresh mountain stream or ocean which will have a lot less chemicals to worry about, and be much healthier for your dog.
Tip #6
Summer is great, but with the heat come the bugs - ticks, fleas and no-see-ums! So learn and get educated about these pests and the dangers of many over the counter flea and tick medications on the market. The EPA and the Natural Resource Defense Council have provided us with warnings of the dangers of many over the counter flea and tick medications. What can you do? Seek out alternative, healthier and safer ways to fight the bug game.
Tip #7
Summer can bring some violent and scary storms, and celebrations bring noisy fireworks, loud noises and crowds, making it potentially be a very stressful time for us dogs. To help your dog cope with all this stress look into some alternative, healthy and safe ways to relieve your pup of the summertime bangs.
Tip #8
Get out there and have fun! Enjoy your summer, the healthy way for you and the environment!
Some important links to learn about summer safety!
- Heat Stroke in Dogs
- Learn about heat stroke in dogs - the systems and the treatment!
- Dog First Aid Kit
- Always have a first aid kit for your dog with you when out and about this summer!
- The importance of learning and knowing CPR for your dog.
- Keep this link handy at all times, you never know when you'll need it!
- JohannTheDog.com - First Aid
- Check out all kinds of first aid, flea and tick, and other items to keep your dog safe and healthy this summer!
- Car Safety for Dogs
- Be sure and buckle up your dog as you travel this Summer, keep everyone safe!
Cool stuff for cool dogs!
Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog! You can find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
Playing with the water hose!
My sis, Gracie, just loves playing with the water hose! She could do it all day long...see!
Does your dog like to play with the water hose?
Monitor the temps!
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Wireless Digital Thermometer
This is an excellent tool for monitoring the temperature in your car or RV while you're at a trial or in a restaurant after the trial. The remote sensor that comes with the WS-9160U-IT Wireless Thermometer accurately measures and sends temperature readings wirelessly to the receiver from up to 330 ft. away.
Get your dog a pool for cool fun and exercise!
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My Sunshine 12' Quick Set Pool
This My Sunshine above-ground pool will provide your family with a wonderful place to kick back and relax. The quick-set swimming pool offers easy setup and a fun, backyard oasis.
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15' x 36" Economy Pool
Enjoy the refreshment and fun of your very own above ground pool at a very affordable price. This swimming pool by Heritage has everything you need to set up your own backyard oasis. For added convenience, the above ground pool can even stay up year-round!
More great tips to enjoy Summer!
Some of the really hot days we've had here lately just aren't condusive to being outside even for play time. So what do we do? We spend time indoors playing games, doing tricks and playing with interactive and intelligent dog puzzles and games! It works our brains which sometimes can tire us out just like a long walk would. Besides games are fun and can have the same effect as a long walk would.Oh and don't forget to have you Mum, make you a super nice, cool Homemade Frosty Paw as a treat for all your hard work!
Tip #2
Summertime is travel and vacation time! Take your pup along and have fun, but be sure and bone up on some important travel safety measures, K? Practice good car safety and buckle your pup up in the car. Take extra good healthy food and water along on your trip and utilize eco-friendly safer travel dishes and bottles. Take along some biodegradable bags to pick up the dog poo and help the environment as well. And stow away a good first aid kit and emergency info about your dog, so you'll always be at the ready for whatever happens on your trip. And share with other folks about the dangers of leaving pups in cars, because they can heat up like ovens and become killers!
Tip #3
Some dogs, but not all, are good swimmers. So if you're going to be around water with your dog, take the time to teach your dog to swim for safety's sake. And check out a float coat to help 'em out (that's what we use when we go canoeing!
Tip #5
Too hot for your dog to exercise outside, try teaching them to walk on a treadmill! We do it when it's too hot or too cold to venture outside...it's a great way to stay in shape!
Cool coats for cool dogs!
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Hurtta Cooling Coat
The Hurtta Cooling Coat is an evaporative coat that's designed to make your dog more comfortable in hot weather and when exposed to the sun.
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Cool Coats
Protect your dog from the sun! Canine Cool Coats are made by Saratoga Horseworks from the same Oasis fabric used for their horse turnout sheets. Oasis fabric is a 100% polyester mesh that offers superior durability while at the same being soft, breathable, and coat friendly.
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Chillybuddy Canine Cooling Jackets
Reduce your dog's coat temperature on hot days by an average of 40%! The Chillybuddy Canine Cooling Jacket is a lightweight mesh cooling jacket designed specifically to help keep a dog comfortable in hot weather and reduce the effects of exposure to the sun.
Get in the groove...the heat is on!
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One You Love (as made famous by Glenn Frey) | The Rock Heroes | The Heat Is On | |
| Heat of the Moment | Asia | Asia | |
| (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave (Single Version) | Martha Reeves & The Vandellas | Motown 1's | |
| Hot Hot Hot (Radio Edit) | Buster Poindexter and His Banshees of Blue | Dance Vault Remixes: Buster Poindexter & His Banshees Of Blue - Hot Hot Hot - EP |
More cool stuff!
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Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker
The sun is out and the temperature is rising. How do you keep your dog cool and entertained on a hot day? A big chunk of ice should do the trick! Especially if it has tasty treats and toys frozen inside it. The Kool Dogz Ice Treat Kool Dogz Ice Treatmaker can provide your dog with hours of icy entertainment and it's really easy to use.
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H2O4K9 9 1/2 Oz. Water Bottles
It's one thing to bring water for your dog. It's another to remember the bowl. Fortunately, the polypropylene lid of this innovative, food-grade stainless steel bottle doubles as a water dish - wherever you are. Fully recyclable, it's toxin-free, and durable enough to stow in a car cup holder, a bike cage, or even a backpack.
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Cool Pet Pad
The Cool Pet Pad is a revolutionary new self-cooling pet cushion that cools without refrigeration, water, or electricity. No maintenance, no mess. No more hassle filling a bed with water. No more mold. No more leaks. No more punctures. Place on the floor, on a bed, in a crate, in the car, or use outside. And, unlike a water-filled bed, you can fold the Cool Pet Pad to store it.
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Soothsoft Canine Cooler Dog Bed
With the Canine Cooler Thermoregulating Pet Bed, dogs can have ultimate comfort and the coolest, softest spot in the house year round. Dogs love the cushy, cool, and dry sensation SoothSoft Comfort Technology generates. This fluid-cool, memory foam comfort bed soothes and conforms to each pet's pressure points while cooling at room temperature.
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Ice Pod Cooling Disc
Designed to keep pets cool! Just pop the Ice Pod in your freezer and leave it for three or four hours. Then place the Ice Pod in your dog's crate either on, or under, his mat and watch him chill out!
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Cool Bed III
The Cool Bed III is a cooling, cushioning, waveless waterbed for your dog. It is designed to radiate heat back into the air or into the ground/floor surface to keep your dog cool. The water-saturated Cool Core inside the Cool Bed III absorbs the dog's natural body temperature of 102°F and converts it to the air temperature, which is normally well below the dog's body temperature.
Help your dog cope with thunderstorms, fireworks and summer stress!
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Thundershirt
Thundershirt has helped tens of thousands of dogs and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and trainers around the world. Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure is a terrific solution for many types of dog anxiety, fearfulness, barking and more.
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The Anxiety Wrap
When used with gentle training methods, the Anxiety Wrap can significantly reduce thunder phobia, barking, and other behaviors that would benefit from calming.
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HomeoPet Storm Stress for Pets
HomeoPet Storm Stress is a safe and effective remedy that promotes calm in pets exhibiting fear from thunderstorms, fireworks, wind & loud noises, gunshots, tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Pet Essences Thunder Storms Flower Essences
Pets are very responsive to the energetic healing properties of Flower Essences. The energetic bouquets from Pet Essences are both dynamic and gentle in their transformational abilities. Use for loud noises that cause anxiety such as thunder, storms, fireworks, construction, gunshots, and other situations that may cause fearful cowering and hiding.
by JohannTheDog
Hi, I'm Johann, nice to meet you!
I'm an agility dog, herder, marrow bone lover, green dog, blogger, charity hound & Chief Dog at JohannTheDog.com!
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