Beat The Heat

Fortunately for us here in Arizona, this beginning to our summer has come in fits and starts.  Nice and cool for a bit, BAM 105 degrees, nice and cool, BAM 100 degrees, rain, cool and BAM here comes the heat again.  Seems like mother nature is trying to tell us something – and it sounds something like, Be Prepared!

Tips to Beat The Heat for Dogs

Check out what our friends at The Whole Dog Journal have to tell us about ways to beat the heat this summer, here.

Dog Heat Stroke is Real

Heat Stroke is serious stuff in dogs, and yes it can happen in dogs too.  We went to the pros at Cornell University to find out the signs and symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and ways to prevent it.  Read more about that here.

We know getting out with your dog is difficult in the summer months so please try to find indoor areas you can go to.  Lots of malls allow you to walk inside during the morning hours before the stores open.  There are parks that have water features suitable for dogs.  If you have a pool, please get your dog swim lessons!  Playing in the pool is great exercise for a dog and a perfect way to stay cool.

Get Indoors

Or try one of our indoor dog classes!  Start a new dog sport or work your way through obedience classes all the way up to CGC!  Check out our dog training class calendar here.