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Daniel Rodger of Good Dog Bad Dog Training Club shares his tips on coping in a heatwave.
With the unpleasant heat recently experienced a few simple tricks can make it more bearable and safer for dogs in the heat.
Just like people heat stroke is a primary consideration, particularly in some breeds.
Changing your exercise or training regime to the cool hours of the day will limit the danger of your dog falling victim.
Before walking, check the heat of the bitumen, if it is too hot for you to walk in bare feet, your dog will also be uncomfortable.
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Dog’s pulling on the lead will restrict airways, a change of collar may help and correct training techniques will definitely help your dog stop pulling.
Dogs travelling on the back of utes can suffer severe burns on their pads.
Simple modifications will help your dog remain uncomfortable.
Ice blocks in water bowls will keep water cooler for longer.
If your dog digs in the water to cool him or herself, consider tying the bucket to a fence or providing a kids clam shell pool; its size and structure make it ideal as a dog paddling pool.
Kong’s are great frozen with treats. Try the mix of tinned salmon, creamed corn, vegetable soup, oats and other great recipes.
Never leave your dog in the car while you ‘pop’ to the shops.
It is an unsafe practice. Queues are longer than you expect, one items turns into three and that two minute shop turns into 10.
Every time you do this your dog is in danger of heat stroke and potential death.