Thursday, July 22, 2010

How Can a Dog Stay Cool?

Wear sunglasses. Like Fonzie.

Okay, that wouldn't work. Fonzie didn't wear sunglasses all the time. That was the 80's thing.

Back to the kennel. The Midwest has been experiencing an impressive heat wave. What makes our heat waves extra special is the pressing humidity. Gasp. It can be a dangerous time for people and their pets.

Ample water - don't exercise in the middle of the day - tips you probably know. But how do the dog stay cool at the kennel?

Easy. Air conditioning! On more than a few occasions, it's been more comfortable in the kennel than in my home.

That's Roxie. Roxie got to hang out here for about a week. She's a very active 8 month old and needed more stimulation and exercise than most dogs in my care. So Roxie and I took lots and lots of walks. Then, she'd get in the pond to cool off. This did the trick! She was much happier. Of course she was - look at her!

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