Summer is an ideal time for fun outdoor activities and offers plenty of opportunities to grow the bond you have with your dog. Including your dog in activities will make him more versatile, well trained and happier. Whether you have a companion dog, sporting dog or a professional canine, including them strengthens your relationship and fosters a more well-rounded dog overall. But it\u2019s also important to be mindful of keeping your dog safe in elevated temperatures and new environments.
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Dogs can get heatstroke when their body temperature elevates to dangerous levels. Never leave your dog in the car during summer months, even with an open window.<\/p>\n
Adjust their exercise schedule to early mornings, before the day\u2019s high heats arrive. Your dog pants to regulate his body temperature, so limit muzzle usage and watch for excessive panting, which is a sign of dehydration.<\/p>\n
Remember that your dog needs more water this time of year, so encourage him to drink extra water throughout the day, especially after he\u2019s been active. Also, don\u2019t let your dog drink the pool water, which has chemicals that can make him sick.<\/p>\n
Taking your dog out for a walk, hike or stroll on the beach is great exercise, sure to make him very happy. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to get in some e-collar training.<\/p>\n
Having your dog off-leash can be a little stressful in the beginning, but an e-collar ensures that you can be in constant communication with your dog, giving him immediate feedback when he misbehaves or tries to go off-trail.<\/p>\n
As with any summer activity requiring some exertion, make sure you go out during the cooler time of day. Sidewalks, trails and even the sand can get too hot for your dog\u2019s footpads. Check the temperatures with your hand if you\u2019re not sure. If it\u2019s too hot to touch for half a minute, then it will be too hot for your dog\u2019s feet.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s tempting to take your dog with you on vacations and out camping, it\u2019s not an ideal time to introduce big new changes to their schedule.<\/p>\n
If your dog has never been out camping, they could become a nuisance barker or start whining or even howling if they\u2019re left alone for too long or expected to sleep outside for the first time ever.<\/p>\n
This will dampen the experience for your family and is not going to win you new friends at the campsite. While a bark color could help make it bearable, it\u2019s training that\u2019s best done at home first.<\/p>\n
There are lots of opportunities during the summer to include your dog in fun outdoor activities. All of these ensure that your dog gets valuable training time that also strengthens his bond with you and your family. Include your canine in as many activities as you can this summer, and you\u2019ll foster an invaluable relationship that lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is an ideal time for fun outdoor activities and offers plenty of opportunities to grow the bond you have with your dog. Including your dog in activities will make him more versatile, well trained and happier. Whether you have a companion dog, sporting dog or a professional canine, including them strengthens your relationship and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":342,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-stuff","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\n