The dog days of summer are finally here!
With the rising temperatures (and humidity) it’s important to keep dogs hydrated since our canine companions don’t have the capability of sweating to cool down.
Therefore to in order to beat-the-heat we have come up with seven different ways to cool down man’s best friend.
1) Cover the dog with with a wet towel
Dogs (and most animals) cool off from the paws up. Target the heat directly by soaking a towel with cold water and placing it on your dog. The towel will be a gentle cool down, perfect for the hot summer days.
2) Make sure keep that water bowl full!
One of the surest ways to beat dehydration is to cut it off at the source, by making sure that Fido has a full water bowel (kept in a cool place) it will keep your dog healthy and happy.
Tips for Caring for Pets in Hot Weather, Photo Credit:
Thanks to Eddie and Beasley’s mom, Melissa
3) Doggie Ice treats
We all enjoy popsicles, how about giving one to your best friend. With the plethora of recipes available online it’s the perfect on to tailor to your pups needs.
4) Time to chill in the pool
Not all dogs are blessed to have a built in pool in the backyard, but all can enjoy a good kiddie pool that is a easy setup can help.
5) Sometimes all we need is a good haircut
Some breeds like the Afghan Hound or the Bernese Mountain Dog tend to have a lot of hair which doesn’t help in the summer heat. Sometimes a good haircut (or brushing) can remove unwanted hair and make your best friend’s summer a breeze.
6) Snuggle up to ice cube
What a better way to beat the heat other then to snuggle up to an ice cube…but since they don’t last long in the heat its better to fill a two liter bottle with water and stick in the freezer overnight. Trust me your dog will thank you.
7) Air conditioning
Of course our favorite way to beat the heat is with air conditioning, which we have plenty of at Healthy Hound Playground! With fresh water, exercise in air conditioning and their doggie friends to play with all day what a better way to spend their summer!
Healthy Hound Playground is an award winning dog day care and boarding facility. Located in Northern Virginia HHP is committed to giving your four-legged family members the best experience with regular outdoor potty breaks, a cage free day care environment, and an experienced staff on-site 24/7.
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
#fyp #dog #virginia #love #animal #photography #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling
Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
#fyp #dog #virginia #love #animal #photography #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling
Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
#valentines #photography #instagood #animallovers
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. 🥰 Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
#valentines #photography #instagood #animallovers
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. 🥰 Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
#instagood #dog #photography #fyp #love #explore
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. 🥰 Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
#instagood #dog #photography #fyp #love #explore
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. 🥰 Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground 💖🐩🐕
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Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground 💖🐩🐕
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 🩷 Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like it’s Valentine’s Day everyday!) ☺️ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🩷 Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like it’s Valentine’s Day everyday!) ☺️ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
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From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
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Josie and Onyx (BFF’s)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. 🥰🐶 #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Josie and Onyx (BFF’s)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. 🥰🐶 #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Doggie makeover edition 2024! 🐶💅 (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville
Doggie makeover edition 2024! 🐶💅 (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville
With the new year, comes new friends! Meet our newest little fluff, Cola. #puppiesofinsta #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #bernesemountaindog #doggydaycare #bernesemountaindogsofinstagram
With the new year, comes new friends! Meet our newest little fluff, Cola. #puppiesofinsta #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #bernesemountaindog #doggydaycare #bernesemountaindogsofinstagram
Congratulations to Buster for winning our Holiday Best Dressed Contest at Healthy Hound Playground - Sterling, Va!!
He stole the show with his dapper coat and scarf combination. His impressive posing skills took the cake, winning him a FREE Full Day of Daycare!
Great job, Buster! We can`t wait for our next play date!
#dog #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #christmas #holiday #bestdressed #contest #pup #puppy #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #instagram #socute #instagood #win #winter #cutedogs #fyp #fypシ #viral
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Congratulations to Buster for winning our Holiday Best Dressed Contest at Healthy Hound Playground - Sterling, Va!!
He stole the show with his dapper coat and scarf combination. His impressive posing skills took the cake, winning him a FREE Full Day of Daycare!
Great job, Buster! We can`t wait for our next play date!
#dog #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #christmas #holiday #bestdressed #contest #pup #puppy #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #instagram #socute #instagood #win #winter #cutedogs #fyp #fypシ #viral
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First snow! 😋❄️#catchingsnowflakes #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #wintertime #snowday #firstsnow #instagram
First snow! 😋❄️#catchingsnowflakes #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #wintertime #snowday #firstsnow #instagram
Lili is getting to meet Santa Paws!
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Lili is getting to meet Santa Paws!
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Happy Birthday, Oakley!
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Happy Birthday, Oakley!
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We knew Scout was a smarty-pants, but we just discovered she knows how to “weave” as well. 🐶 #dogtricks #dogtricksofinstagram #dogtricktraining #dogtraining #sosmart #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #dogsofinstagram #dogweave #dogsofdmv #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #smarty-pants
We knew Scout was a smarty-pants, but we just discovered she knows how to “weave” as well. 🐶 #dogtricks #dogtricksofinstagram #dogtricktraining #dogtraining #sosmart #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #dogsofinstagram #dogweave #dogsofdmv #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #smarty-pants