Guest Anonymous Posted April 19, 2002 Posted April 19, 2002 Hi! I was wondering how to keep a dog cool during the summer months when they're outside. I recently got a two year old Goldie and he seems to be panting alot more lately and would rather stay inside then go out. How could I make it more enjoyable for him to go outside in the heat? For now, I or my children would go outside and play with the dog in the sprinklers, but unfortunately I can't do that everyday or it would kill off my grass. Is it a good idea to set a kiddy pool out on the back porch for him to lay in to keep cool? Thanks for your time! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 I have a black lab who is the same way...I have a kiddie pool that I keep outside and he seems to like it. I keep it covered when he is not out in it to prevent alge from growing in the pool and it keeps it much cleaner. throw a couple tennis balls in the water and see if he likes it - my germ shep is much more tolerable of the heat - but loves playing in the pool none the less. A doggie pool party if you will :smile: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 Samething here. My yellow lab gets extremely hot and we put a kiddie pool out and he LOVES it!!!! Plays in it and lays in it when he wants. But he also stays in the house on top of my air vents!!:) We put fresh water in the pool every 3-4 days due to all of the grass and stuff! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 Kiddie pools are great for dogs out in the heat. Also be sure to keep a bucket of fresh water available! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 29, 2002 Posted May 29, 2002 Along the same lines....my dog and I exercise together--outside. I know its not too hot yet in St. Louis, but summers here include high temps in the 90's and high levels of humidity (80-100%). Generally, we exercise in the mornings or in the evenings when it it cooler, but how do I know when it is too hot for her? She is a boxer mix, so she has a short hair coat. We always keep lots of water for her, especially when it is warm. Thanks! Quote
GizmoRedNosePit Posted June 20, 2002 Posted June 20, 2002 Does he like water?? If yes, then he will love you even more for this!! LOL Go to walmart or somewhere like that and go get one of those plastic play pools for kids! Fill it up like half way and make sure you cleam it every day/ every other day.... I think your dog will love it!! :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 Anonymous napisał(a):Hi! I was wondering how to keep a dog cool during the summer months when they're outside. I recently got a two year old Goldie and he seems to be panting alot more lately and would rather stay inside then go out. How could I make it more enjoyable for him to go outside in the heat? For now, I or my children would go outside and play with the dog in the sprinklers, but unfortunately I can't do that everyday or it would kill off my grass. Is it a good idea to set a kiddy pool out on the back porch for him to lay in to keep cool? Thanks for your time! Dogs are no fools and prefer to be where it is comfortable in the summer just like we do :-) so I'd say don't force him out if he doesn't want to go. A kiddie pool is a good thing if he must be out in the heat and make sure he has shade and other fresh water available at all times of the day. Something else that helps dogs with the summer heat - make sure they are completely brushed out with no dead undercoat hanging around. Properly brushed hair breathes far better than a tangled half shed coat will and will be cooler for the dog. They make cooling gel pads for dog beds too - they work like the neck coolers with the gel crystals in them for people do. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 I use kiddie pools, and I have 5 bowls of fresh water all over, and I bring them ice water about every hour. I try to make them drink as much as possible so there is a lower chance of the getting dehyderated. Also if you have a breed that tends to get hot even inside and if you crate them then you can get a water bottle and freeze it then put it in the kennel. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 newfiemom napisał(a):I also take margarine containers, fill them with water and freeze them. The guys love them and they make great hockey pucks too!!! :D :lol: :D :lol: Oops! Sorry I should read everybody elses post better before I post mine! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 A tip I learned awhile back that I didnt realise is that dogs cool off through the pads of their feet :o We were working on a job in the middle of summer and the idiot next door left his dog, which was very aggressive tied up with no water. The dog was really starting to suffer so we slid a bowl of water over to him with a stick. We went to get lunch and when we got back the dog was laying down and wouldnt get up. We called the dog warden after hoseing him off to no avail and were told that they cool through their feet which is why the hose didnt work. Who woulda though? Course unless your dog is going to do a back flop I think the pool idea will work just fine :wink: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2002 Posted June 22, 2002 hamrhedd napisał(a):A tip I learned awhile back that I didnt realise is that dogs cool off through the pads of their feet :o We were working on a job in the middle of summer and the idiot next door left his dog, which was very aggressive tied up with no water. The dog was really starting to suffer so we slid a bowl of water over to him with a stick. We went to get lunch and when we got back the dog was laying down and wouldnt get up. We called the dog warden after hoseing him off to no avail and were told that they cool through their feet which is why the hose didnt work. Who woulda though? Course unless your dog is going to do a back flop I think the pool idea will work just fine :wink: Actually dogs sweat through their feet but do most of their cooling through their nasal area by panting. That is why dogs with shorter length muzzles have a harder time in the heat. Dogs just like people can cool off by getting in a cool bath - it helps drop their body temperature by lowering by the contact of the cool water. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 What about dogs that won't go in the kiddie pools? I like the idea of freezing margarine tubs... my dog LOVES ice, so that will be quite a treat for her. Quote
GizmoRedNosePit Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 Well I had the same problem....Gizmo "hated" water :roll: Yeah right..that changed!! Go get the kiddie pool and fill it up a little....then play with your dog like throw the ball and say good boy/girl. Then start throwing it closer to the play pool....get closer and closer then throw it in it....do this a couple times...then go fill it up even more...then do that all over again....fill it up all the way and then take like an old rag or a toy that kinda looks like a fish.... and sit down (expect to get wet!) and take the rag and start moving it like a fish....they should come up to the pool and start trying to get the "fish". Just keep playing with them...dont push them into the pool or anything stupid...they will get the idea that they can get cooler if they get in the pool!!! I know gizmo did...in time they will lay down and come inside and shake!! or even go out in the morning and then come in and jump in your bed SOAKING WET!! Gizmo you know about that dont you!! Need anymore help just ask! :D Quote
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