26/07/2026
If you are wondering on how to help your dog cope in this heat and are wondering if to have them groomed or shaved then this blog post from the school of canine science is a good read full of good tips, advice and explanations.
https://caninescience.co.uk/blog/should-you-shave-your-dog-in-summer
Most people say never shave a double-coated dog. The science says otherwise. After 20 years with dogs in Spain and Vietnam, here is what I have actually observed, and what a leading physiologist says about coats, heat, and thermoregulation.