Swimming – Give Your Dog A Break From The Heat
Beautiful summer weather is a perfect excuse to enjoy the great outdoors. Some of us are “water people” and just like some dogs are “water dogs”. Sometimes a dog breed that doesn’t typically make a splash will enjoy the water if they are encouraged or just want to join in the fun!
There are canines that enjoy swimming with people, retrieving toys or simply just running around in the water. Certain dog breeds have been bred to be around water. Some of these breeds are: Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundland, Golden Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Some Poodles and Spaniel breeds also enjoy the water. Don’t rule out many mixed breeds that are always ready to dive in!
Dog owners should exercise their dog daily. Exercising your pet will not only make them healthier, but calmer when indoors. Taking your dog along to your day at the lake can be an enjoyable exciting activity. Swimming with your dog and playing fetch in the water provides a lot of fun and exercise.
Another great idea for your water outing is a floating dog toy. Many floating dog toys come attached to rope handles that make it easy to play toss and tug games in or out of the water.
To prevent water fatigue, dog life preservers are available in many sizes and styles to keep your pet safe in the water. This will also help dog owners relax, knowing their dog is water safe. Your dog might not know when they are tired and need to take a break out of the water. Relaxing on shore for a bit will recharge both of you.
If you don’t have quick access to a lake or pond, your dog can have a swim in your pool. Since some pools filters can’t handle dog hair, this may not be an option. Even if you have a breed of dog that doesn’t shed, dog owners opinions differ about pets in their pool. Liners can get ripped or dogs can damage the pool equipment.
An easy resolution is to acquire a pool made specifically for your dog. Most dog pools are very durable, transportable, easy to fill and empty and made of tough PVC. These pools are easy to setup in the backyard, on deck or patio. These dog pools fold up making them easy to take on a summer trip and easy to store during the cold winter season.
When the hot months of Summer are upon you. Provide your pet some relief from the heat. Have an excellent summer and share your water fun with your pet.
Like humans, dogs also require relief from the hot summer days and a quick swim with your dog is the ideal solution. Joanne recommends visiting a store where Dog Supplies are sold and purchase a dog pool made specifically for your dog which will provide relief from the hot sun as well as exercise your pet.
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