Episode 17 - Dog Days of Summer

In this episode, Lauren talks about some hot weather safety tips for your pet. We also talk about some fun and enriching backyard activities you can do with your pet.

Show Notes: 

Hot Weather Tips

• Never leave any pet in a vehicle, even with the windows cracked or rolled down

• Make sure to bring all outdoor pets indoors during storms

• Consider using a thundershirt, calming music, or turning up the volume of the TV to drown out summer storm noises. This can help reduce your pets anxiety

• If traveling with your pet, consider the need for potty breaks and make sure all microchips and ID tags are up to date

• Limit summertime exercise to cooler times of the day

Backyard Actitivites

• Upgrade your fetch game, there are launchers that can be great for dogs who like to sprint. Or switch up the toy you are playing fetch with

• DIY agility courses, these can be great for mental stimulation for your pup

• Work with your pup on scent work by hiding treats or a high value item

• Play Hide and Seek! This can be fun for both your and your pup, bring out your inner child!

• Sprinklers or water fun is a great time to play as well as cool off in the summer heat