A few points about keeping your dog cool in the heat. You already know about shade and fans, and that their bare feet burn on hot pavement just like you.

Do try to cool their pads and their fur, but avoid the top of their head. The pads are the most effective area to target with a cool damp towel. The evaporation will help.

If they like water, and you have a tub big enough, a cooling tub of water is great for short periods of time, with breaks. They might also enjoy jumping through a sprinkler (in the shade) or the light spray of a garden hose. Heck, you might join in!

Be careful about ice. Maybe one or two ice cubes in their water, but not more. Drinking very cold water, like ice water, can cause terrible stomach cramps for a dog. And they will need more drinking water than usual.

Tell your dog I said Hi!

@kimlockhartga Please come and tell my dog to drink the mahusive bowl of water he has. Also, it's really dumb to sit out in the sun in hopes of ambushing a squirrel or a cat.

I should point out that this dumbass likes to sit in the garden on November 5th and watch the fireworks while the TV is telling you to keep your pets inside and that loud bangs traumatise them.

I keep telling the wife he's broken. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@dick_turpin That is one unusual dog!

I have one dog who hates getting his paws wet, and the other takes a swan dive into mud puddles. We have a small swimming pool for her, and the sides of it fold up when we arent using it, which is handy.

@kimlockhartga Ours won't play ball. Doesn't do fetch really, but must be part Aztec as he loves ripping the heart (squeak) out of soft toys.

We should have known what he was like when we were sent pictures of him at two weeks old, coming down the stairs with his mum!