How to Keep Your Dog Cool and Comfortable in the Summer Heat – Part 3: At Home and Safety Tips

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At Home Cooling

UPDATED MAY 2017

Now that I’ve covered cooling beds and how to keep dogs cool during outdoor activities, the final topic we will explore is day-to-day activities at home.  Because our dogs tend to spend a majority of their lives at home, we want to make sure they’re cool, comfortable, and stay hydrated all day long.

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How to Keep Your Dog Cool and Comfortable in the Summer Heat – Part 2: Outdoor Activities

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Outdoor Activities

UPDATED MAY 2017

In the previous post, I wrote about keeping your dog comfortable while relaxing and sleeping, so let’s move on to keeping them cool while on the go.  When the weather warms up, we naturally get outside more often with our dogs, but before you do, you’ll want to make sure they stay cool so they can safely enjoy the longer days of summer.

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How to Keep Your Dog Cool and Comfortable in the Summer Heat – Part 1: Beds

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UPDATED MAY 2017

As our so-called Southern California “Winter” comes to a close, and we move into Spring and Summer, temperatures are going to start rising fast.  Owning a Husky in Southern California has forced me to become a semi-expert on keeping a dog cool during the worst of the heat, and I wanted to pass some of the helpful info I’ve learned, and the products I’ve used, over the last few years, to help make my dog as comfortable as possible as we face the hottest months of the year.  Because there are so many things to cover, I have split this into three separate blog post: Beds, Outdoors, and At Home.  So let’s get started.

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