06/13/2026
The dog days of summer are here and they brought the heatwaves with them! Some dogs struggle in the summertime because they require more outside playtime, to burn off energy. But during the summer heatwaves you have to be cautious and limit outside time, to avoid heatstroke in dogs. So hereâs
How To Keep Your Dogs Entertained In The Summer Heat:
1. Use cooling toys that require you to fill and freeze them, to give your dogs an activity thatâs also keeping them cool.
2. Doggy sprinkler systems, or just regular yard sprinklers, and doggy pools to keep them cool while outside.
3. Escape the heat and take off to the beach, lake, or river for the weekend. You and your dogs will have a blast.
4. Use puzzles and other strategy games for dogs. Mental stimulation can have the same effect on dogs as physical exercise.
5. Treat them to some dog ice cream, ice cubes, dog smoothies, and other frozen treats that will keep them happy and entertained.
6. Play games by using indoor chaser toys, sniffing games, or tug of war while have the same effect as exercise.
7. Go for walks early in the morning or late in the evening before the heat gets too hot.
8. Teach your dog a new trick, the mental stimulation and praise will make them happy.
9. Dogs require more rest in the heat so make sure to give them a cool safe space to relax. Cooling mats and cooling beds are great for this.
10. Get BombsAway! to keep your yard clean, so itâs ready anytime you or your dogs need outside time.
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