Have you ever considered that your dog that you’ve had in your family for over a decade, or that very senior citizen you found in the pound might also need some training? Usually, it’s in fact a selling point that older dogs don’t need training, which is one of the benefits of taking a dog to rehome. However, it’s always a good idea to keep your dog up to date with training to keep your dog in its best shape. Take a look at our guide to understand what the most beneficial behavioural training for older dogs is and how to implement it.
Beat the Heat: Avoid Your Dog Overheating and Safe This Summer
According to the RSPCA, there were over 8,000 calls made to their hotline about dogs in hot environments in just one summer (2020). This demonstrates just how much of a problem dogs overheating is. We might laugh that off, since we’re on an island that rarely sees the sun and the slightest chance of a tan is embraced every June, but dogs are different. They have a built-in coat to keep them warm, and they are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke due to their smaller size and underdeveloped cooling abilities.
It’s important to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses in puppies during hot summer months. We’ve got a guide for you to make sure that your dog stays cool, calm, and happy throughout the summer months.