Spring Lake Dog Yard - Perinton

09/24/2026

🐾🍂 Fall is going to the dogs—in the best possible way!

Many of our Spring Lake Dog Park friends love decorating for fall, so I wanted to introduce you to a local business: NY Porch Design - Perfect Porch Pumpkins

https://perfectporchpumpkins.com

They deliver and professionally arrange pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal décor right on your porch—saving you the time, lifting and multiple trips to the store. It also creates the perfect fall backdrop for a few adorable photos of your dog! 🐶🎃

Visit and follow Porch Design to see their completed porches and available packages. If you know someone who would love this service, please share this post with them!

Perfect pumpkin porch displays delivered & styled at your home! Serving Rochester, NY with pumpkins, florals & curb appeal.

06/29/2026

06/27/2026

With the hot 🥵 weather coming next week, here are a few tips.

90°F weather can become dangerous quickly, especially if it’s humid. Dogs cool themselves much less efficiently than people.

Here are the most effective ways to keep them comfortable, ranked by impact:

1. Limit outdoor time (Most important)

* Walk them before 8 a.m. or after sunset.
* Keep potty breaks to 5–10 minutes during the hottest part of the day.
* Never exercise them in the afternoon.

2. Provide cooling stations

* Place multiple bowls of fresh, cool water inside and outside.
* Add a few ice cubes (don’t make the water ice-cold).
* Keep bowls in the shade.

3. Cooling mats

These are one of the best purchases for hot weather.

* Gel cooling mats require no electricity.
* Place them where your dogs normally nap.
* Many dogs choose them naturally.

4. Kiddie pool or shallow tub

If your dogs like water:

* Fill with 2–4 inches of cool water.
* Put it in the shade.
* Let them come and go as they please.

5. Cooling towels

Wet a towel with cool (not icy) water and place it on:

* Belly
* Groin
* Armpits
* Paw pads

Avoid covering their whole back with a soaking towel—it can trap heat if it warms up.

6. Fans

Fans don’t cool dogs as effectively as humans because they don’t sweat much, but a fan blowing over a damp cooling mat or wet towel can help.

7. Frozen treats

Try:

* Frozen plain Greek yogurt
* Frozen pumpkin puree
* Frozen banana slices
* Frozen blueberries
* Ice cubes made with low-sodium chicken broth

8. Keep them off hot pavement

If you can’t comfortably hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for paws.

Use:

* Grass
* Dirt
* Shaded trails

9. Air conditioning

If possible, keep the house between 70–75°F. Large dogs generally become much more comfortable below about 75°F.

10. Cooling vest

If they’ll be outside for any length of time, evaporative cooling vests work surprisingly well.

Signs they’re getting too hot

Seek shade immediately and begin cooling if you notice:

* Heavy, constant panting
* Thick drool
* Bright red gums
* Weakness
* Staggering
* Vomiting
* Refusing to move

These can progress to heatstroke, which is an emergency.

Avoid

* ❌ Leaving them in a parked car (even for a few minutes)
* ❌ Shaving a double-coated dog—the coat actually helps insulate against heat
* ❌ Giving ice baths—they can cause blood vessels to constrict and slow cooling

A simple “90-degree day” routine

* 6–8 a.m.: Walk, play, potty.
* Morning–5 p.m.: Stay indoors with A/C or fans, cooling mat, fresh water.
* Afternoon: Frozen treat or stuffed frozen toy.
* After sunset: Longer walk and outdoor play.

03/01/2026

Many don’t know this information! Remember every second matters during a choking incident.
1. Place the dog on their back. Brace the back against the floor. Straddle the dog while adjusting yourself based on the size of the dog. Position the head in “in-line position” with the airway parallel to the floor.
2. Make an open diamond shape with your hands. Place your thumbs on either side of the trachea below the ball or object. Grip the “V” of the jaw using lip/cheek to protect fingers.
3. Push with a J-stroke down and out against the ball until it ejects from the mouth.
Both this method and the Heimlich method has been proven to work in these scenarios so don’t hesitate to save your dog.

02/18/2025

What’s your favorite dog food and why ?

06/04/2024

The Pink Glove is the east side p**p scoopers of Rochester.
One dog weekly service $15/week
One dog monthly service $50/month
General service area is Penfield, Fairport Village, East Rochester, and Gananda.
The Pink Glove has been servicing yards for three years. See the reviews on Facebook. See the page in the comments.

01/26/2024

Who uses vests instead of collars and why ?