Help your dog feel comfortable in his outside area and keep him protected from the weather by providing some type of shelter. Ideally, allow your dog access to a shady area to protect him from the heat and prevent sunburn and sturdy shelter to protect him from wind, rain, and snow. A good sturdy dog house should provide what your dog needs and will give him a place of his own while enjoying the outdoors.
Where to Put a Dog House
A dog house should be placed in a shady area of your yard. The heat from the sun can cause extreme temperatures inside a dog house, especially if the dog house is made of plastic. Observe your dog. If he isn’t spending much time in his own dog house, there may be an issue with the house itself or with its location.
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer
If you live in a place with hot summers, you must be careful about keeping your dog cool. Dogs are susceptible to heatstroke, just like humans. Here are some tips on how to keep your dog cool in the summer:
• Never leave your dog in a parked car.
• Provide a constant supply of cool, fresh drinking water.
• Let your dog play in a baby pool or take him swimming
• Make sure there is plenty of shade in and around your dog’s outside area.
• Limit exercising your dog during the hottest parts of the day. Go on walks during the early morning or late evening hours if possible.
• If your dog has long, thick fur, give him a nice summer haircut.
• Keep your dog inside an air-conditioned building on the hottest days.
How to Keep Your Dog Warm in the Winter
Depending on the breed of dog, some dogs can handle cold weather better than others. Large dogs with thick hair, such as Huskies and Malamutes, are naturally able to cope with extreme cold and actually prefer colder temperatures. On the other hand, dogs with short hair and even small dogs with long hair should not be kept outside for very long if temperatures fall below freezing. Because each dog is different, it is up to you as the dog’s owner to determine how much cold your dog can handle. This can be done by simply observing your pet. If your dog is shivering, he is probably too cold and should be brought inside where it’s nice and warm.
Here are some tips for how to keep your dog warm during the winter:
• Keep your dog indoors on the coldest days.
• Provide a warm bed and/or blankets for your dog.
• Do not allow your dog to run around wet after being bathed.
• If your dog likes to play in the snow, make him come inside to warm up periodically.
• If you have a small dog, a dog with short hair, or a dog that shivers a lot, consider buying him a sweater or taking him inside.
*If you have a dog with a short nose, like a Boxer, you may need to take him inside if the weather is very cold. The short nose can’t adjust the temperature of the air the dog is breathing in.
Just remember…. If you are hot, your dog is hot. If you are cold, your dog is cold
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