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Summer is in full swing, and that means that sunshine and heat are also making an appearance. While enjoying the weather can be fun, it’s also important to keep our four legged companions safe in warm temperatures. While dogs pant to help keep them cool, there are ways that we can help them regulate their […]
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It’s the dog days of summer and that means it’s hot outside! But that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the outdoors with our dogs. In fact, for many of us, the summer is when we are able to spend more time with our dogs outside anyway. Many dogs will run themselves ragged with no thought […]
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At home, Ellie, Atlas, and Aspen are used to being able to go into their kennels when we’re relaxing. While camping, we’ve always had blankets they could go to to curl up & sleep, but after using the Alcott Mariner Shade Canopy, we received from Alcott I doubt we’ll ever be found camping without it. […]
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If you read our previous article you’re already aware of the dangers of heat in the summer – if not click here to read about How to Tell if Your Dog is Overheating. Read on to find some key ways to prevent it. Be aware of the weather that you’re adventuring in. While that afternoon sun is […]
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When the summer gets hot nothing is quite as refreshing as a frozen treat. If you’re looking to whip up some homemade treats to help your pup stay cool (one of the suggestions in our post on How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer ) here are a few recipes that your pup can enjoy! […]
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We all look forward to summer, but with the heat, we have to make sure our adventurous companions stay cool to prevent dangerous conditions such as heat exhaustion. There are lots of cooling products on the market that can be used in a variety of situations and for different activities, but which ones work best […]
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If you own a Northern breed (or any long coated dog for that matter) like we do, chance are you dread summer far more than winter for one simple reason; we hate the dang heat. I’m sure many of you have felt the guilt that comes with needing to limit your dogs activity during the brutally […]
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Summer is in full swing and while most of us are enjoying the sun our pups might not be. Hot weather can lead to heat related issues in your dog – do you know how to recognize the signs of overheating and are you prepared to take action? Hyperthermia can happen for a number of […]
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Being the longhaired, double-coated dog that he is, Reggie gets HOT in the summertime no matter how much time he spends in the shade. Last summer, our solution was to stay close to water where he could cool down with frequent swim on hot days. During our unnaturally warm spring here in the Canadian […]
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