07/01/2026
Mix and match:
Two first timers and three regulars.
When you have a “rounder” dog like Bella, the clippers glide over. The 2 tiny ones were surprisingly good, aside from trying to bite the clippers. The Aussiedoodle and Poodle are veterans, very tolerant. Many owners request short, short, we are entering our hottest days of the year: as you can easily get a “sunburn” by being over exposed in the hot sun so can your pets. It is not pleasant for you nor them. Be mindful when you are out and about with your pets, white coat animals will sunburn quicker than dark coats. A light sweater or jacket will give them protection. Using a sunscreen for pets on the bridge of nose will sometimes help. Best advice is to walk them or let them out for longer periods in the early morning and late afternoon or evening, and quick p*e breaks during the hottest part of the day.
FRESH Water available at all times and shade or a place to cool is a MUST! When boarding we have to be extra mindful to bring in the dogs panting a lot, pacing or vocalizing. When animals are home they know shady cool places to rest, in a boarding facility they are in unfamiliar territory, even if shade is available, they may not take advantage of it due to stress or anxiety. Even with fresh buckets of water put out twice daily, many will immediately drink a fair bit once they come inside. To prevent over consumption or water toxicity, if they drink with great gusto more than 30-40 seconds we remove their pail, let them sit for 30-50 minutes before putting the pail back in, we remove it as many times as we have to and then reintroduce until they are satiated. This also prevents them from drinking so fast they vomit it all back up.
Heat stress/stroke is a real concern on hot summer days.
Keep them off hot pavement/asphalt, cement sidewalks, gravel, walk them on grass or dirt if possible
