Sunday 5 July 2015

Cool Dogs Get Wet

Maybe not as tasty as hot dogs, but trust me, our dogs are much better off cool this summer! Getting a little wet will help regulate our dogs' body temperatures, and they'll probably enjoy it, too! That's what I did, when the heat was just too much. At first, they objected, pulling away as I hosed them down, but little did they realise how much this would relieve them of that ridiculously hot burden!

I then had two soggy but cool and comfortable dogs!

Thanks mum, I feel so much cooler!

... And so do I!

So, I say, don't be afraid to douse your dogs, let them get wet, and they'll be much cooler, and safer, in this summer heat. There are so many things you can do to help your dog stay cool this summer! Embrace them, and you'll both enjoy them!

Does your dog get wet when it's hot outside?


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34 comments:

  1. Dandy Duke5 July 2015 at 10:28

    We never get hosed down. We need to speak to mom and dad about this! Thank you for the great info, Earl!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  2. My GBGV Life5 July 2015 at 12:01

    We don't like getting hosed down, but we love going in water, so we have our little pool and we go swimming on walks.

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    1. Unknown5 July 2015 at 16:46

      It can really help our dogs cool down!

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  3. Murphy5 July 2015 at 16:04

    We love getting wet!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  4. Unknown5 July 2015 at 18:31

    I like the water anyway it comes. Dipped in or sprayed, it works for me. A little added mud is even more cooling, just ask any hippo!
    Muffin x

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:53

      Haha, mud, of course! Earl's worst nightmare!

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  5. M. K. Clinton5 July 2015 at 18:33

    The water sprinkler is a favorite around here!

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:54

      Ooooh yes, what a fun way to keep cool.

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  6. Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty5 July 2015 at 18:35

    Great advice. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on cats. But a nice cool damp cloth works just fine for my Athena :)

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:54

      Of course not - cats and water, they just don't mix.

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  7. Daisy Poppy's5 July 2015 at 19:28

    "Oh dear, the dreaded hose" says Poppy. She likes it really!

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  8. Talent Hounds5 July 2015 at 19:29

    Getting wet might cool Kilo the Pug down but he has hated it so far. He does not want me reading this idea LOL. He prefers to be in out of the sun with a fan or aircon. We may get a little paddle pool for super hot days.
    XS

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:55

      Earl doesn't love it either. We have a paddling pool too, which they enjoy more.

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  9. Tenacious Little Terrier5 July 2015 at 19:50

    I've been regularly wetting Mr. N down. He gets a little disgruntled but he's cooler afterwards!

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:55

      Us as well - they may not find it heaven, especially Earl, but it really does help.

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  10. zoepheedogs5 July 2015 at 19:52

    We've been visiting the river pretty frequently so they've been getting wet. If it gets too hot in the house I will also mist them with the squirt bottle or use the cool coats we got. :)

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  11. Angry Girl Fitness5 July 2015 at 20:21

    I am constantly pouring water on mine. I have so many dark-coated dogs here. Have you tried the Ruffwear Cool Coat? We did a review on it: http://walkswithrama.com/2014/08/25/product-review-ruffwear-swamp-cooler-vest-part-1/. We like it a lot.

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:56

      We have a cool coat, and we love it! Ethel just needs one now!

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  12. Your Dog; Mind and Body5 July 2015 at 22:34

    We have our little kiddie pool that we like to get in. Mom says that was the best $10 she ever spent because we've had it for four years. We also use the cool coats that mom makes, depending on how hot it is.

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:56

      We have a paddling pool, too. The dogs love it.

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  13. FANCY the Red Standard Poodle6 July 2015 at 01:23

    Hi Y'all!

    Since I'm a retriever, I love water!

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:57

      Of course! We love your water photos! You live near quite a few lakes too, don't you?

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  14. Kinley Westie6 July 2015 at 05:06

    I luv gettin wet!

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  15. easyweimaraner6 July 2015 at 06:37

    I'm a non-water dog.... it's probably because I'm made of sugar and I could melt away that way :o)
    easy rider

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    1. Unknown6 July 2015 at 17:57

      Hahahaha! A sugar dog, are you? That's a perfectly sound explanation.

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  16. jank19616 July 2015 at 22:47

    Our crew loves their kiddie pool. Luke loves to bite at the water hose, so I just ordered a water toy for him...can't wait to see how he likes it!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  17. 2browndawgs9 July 2015 at 12:59

    They do look much cooler.

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