Dogs should always have a shady spot to get out of the beating heat of the sun. Be sure there is a shady place for your dog to go. Remember, as the sun shifts, so does the shade. Trees may not provide the proper shade all day long. German Shepherd mix, enjoying the hose.
Some dogs really enjoy playing in a little kiddie splash pool of water.
Other dogs love being sprayed with the hose, while others just love to hang in the air conditioning. Remember, if you are hot, chances are your dogs is even hotter. You may have to hose your dog down, even if he does not enjoy it. Buck, shaking off after a dip in the pool. The Material contained herein may not be reproduced without the prior written approval of the author.