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How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

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Keep your dog cool during the summer with these tips and items that will help them chill out, stay safe, and have some outdoor fun in the sun!

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We’re in the middle of a heatwave with feels like temps reaching over 100 degrees.  We’ve traded days in the sun for days spent inside with the air conditioner blasting.  Just letting the dog outside feels like a chore during these hot and humid days!  The air is thick and the heat is intense.  It’s not only dangerous for people, but our pets, too.  

But even summer days outside of a heatwave can be dangerous for your pet.  It’s important to keep your dog safe and cool during the summer.  Hunter likes to stay outside with us a lot, so we’ve come up with some fun ways to keep him happy and cool.  

How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

 
There are a whole bunch of ways you can still enjoy the summer while keeping your dog cool.  It’s definitely better to keep them inside during heatwaves to avoid heat stroke and other problems.  You should take your dog for a walk in the morning or in the evening when the temps have gone down and the pavement is cooler (if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws). 

I’ve made it a habit to spray Hunter with the hose in the morning while I’m outside watering my plants.  He loves chasing the hose water and is always up for a cool treat like ice cubes or frozen berries!  We also have a kiddie pool for him to play around in that doubles as his outdoor bathtub when it’s time for him to get cleaned up.

If your dog loves being outside with you during the summer, these items will help them stay happy, hydrated, and cool!  

  1. Splash Sprinkler Pad
  2. Freezable Dog Bowl
  3. Portable Pet Dog Pool
  4. Dog Cooling Pet Towel
  5. Cool Pup Popsicle Cooling Toy
  6. Dog Cooling Vest
  7. Pet Self Cooling Mat
  8. Puppy Scoops Ice Cream Mix
  9. Bone Shaped Ice Cube Tray
  10. Dog Crate Cooling Fan
  11. Elevated Pet Bed
  12. Chilly Bone Toy

How do you keep your dog cool during the summer?

 

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15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

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Throw your dog the cutest birthday celebration ever with these 15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies including balloons, banners, toys, and treats! 

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Hunter is going to be five years old in exactly one week! That’s 35 in dog years! For Hunter’s first birthday, I made homemade pupcakes for him and my sister’s dog (who was also turning one that year).  It wasn’t a full blown puppy birthday party, but it was a fun to make a special occasion for some of the family pups!  Honestly, for all of the dogs we have in the family (close to 10!), we could throw a big dog birthday bash!  

I know.  Some people might think throwing a big birthday party for your dog is a little silly.  But I think it’s a cute way to show your dog how much you love them!  It’s always fun to see them get so excited over things and watch them play with other dogs.  Of course, Hunter’s a weird dog and I’d probably have to invite the neighbor’s cats to our party (he loves them!).

15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

 
If you want to show your dog a little extra love on their next birthday, check out these fun dog birthday party supplies!  Make them a celebration to remember with party balloons, hats, cake, toys, and more!  Don’t forget to make some puppy party favors for your special guests! 

  1. Birthday Cake Kit
  2. Puppy Pawty Invitations
  3. Let’s Pawty Balloons
  4. Dog Milestone Chalkboard Sign
  5. Pet Birthday Paper Hats
  6. Dapper Dog Birthday Gift Box
  7. Birthday Cake Dog Treats
  8. Fur Ever Young Banner
  9. Edible Birthday Card
  10. Happy Birthday Dog Cake
  11. Birthday Cupcake Squeak Toy
  12. Fire Hydrant Cupcake Holder
  13. PupCups with Sprinkles
  14. Dog Birthday Bandana and Party Hat
  15. Party Favor Bags

Have you ever thrown your dog a birthday party?

 

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12 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog

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Show your fur-ever Valentine how much you love them with one of these Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog including treats, toys, and more!

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My husband might be my forever Valentine, but my dog is definitely my fur-ever Valentine!  The hubs and I both compete for Hunter’s love and affection, which my husband usually gets his share of when he comes home from work.  But I get my fair share of attention from Hunter (sometimes too much when I’m trying to get work done) when we’re together during the day.  Between the love we give him and the toys and treats we buy him, Hunter is a spoiled rotten, little beast, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Hunter’s toy basket is already overflowing (and let’s not even talk about the storage box filled with toys up in the attic).  Since I added a couple more friends to his mountain for Christmas, I won’t be giving him any toys for Valentine’s Day.  But he goes through treats pretty fast, so he’ll probably end up with another bag or two for Valentine’s Day. 

Hunter has his favorites, when it comes to treats, but he definitely doesn’t discriminate.  And I love when I can find holiday themed treats for him!  If you’re looking to treat your dog for Valentine’s Day, check out these gift ideas!  They include everything from treats, toys, and even some Valentine’s Day gear they can wear! 

12 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog
  1. Free Kisses Bandanna
  2. Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Rope Dog Chew Toys
  3. Love and Licks Edible Card
  4. Heart Breaker Collar
  5. Red Roses Squeaker Toy
  6. Mutt Mallows Valentines Day Pack
  7. Heart Chew Toy
  8. Valentine Pet ID Tag
  9. Sweet Carob Vanilla Dog Treats
  10. Heart Dog Sweater
  11. Love Letters Interactive Toy
  12. Puppy Love Dog Toy

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5 Easy Ways to Bond with Your Dog Everyday

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It’s National Pet Month! Celebrate by keeping your relationship strong and growing with these easy ways to bond with your dog everyday. It’s as simple as taking a walk together or treating them to Nudges® Chicken Jerky Dog Treats!


May is National Pet Month, but every month is National Pet Month around here! Hunter is a lucky dog! He’s with me day in and day out. I usually keep my day pretty busy, but there’s always room for a little playtime with our pup! When my husband comes home from work, the fun continues with evening walks or a game of fetch in the yard.

Hunter gets lots of love and attention from both of us. He trusts us equally and is pretty good about listening to us. We definitely have a strong bond with our dog and work to keep it strong and growing!

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No matter what stage of life your dog is in, it’s important to keep strengthening your bond. There are little things you can do daily to keep building your relationship. Just like our relationship with others, your bond with your dog requires trust, communication, and having lots of fun together!

There are certain activities that we started at an early age with Hunter that we continue to do daily and weekly. It’s as easy as keeping healthy grooming habits, going for a walk, or giving them a special treat to reward them for good behavior!

Make a grooming schedule

Ever since Hunter was a puppy, we started a weekly grooming routine. It might seem funny to brush your dog’s teeth, but it helps keep them fresh, strong, and clean! Not only that, Hunter trusts us enough to get up close and personal in his mouth without any aggressive behavior. We also use that time to clean his ears (he loves a good ear cleaning because it’s like getting a massage!), brush him, and give him a trim, if necessary. Now, Hunter knows when it’s time to get groomed and doesn’t put up a fuss to have it done.

Keep training your dog daily

Hunter learned commands pretty easily as a puppy. But he still has some stubborn ways about him. It’s in his breed! So it’s important to keep on top on training no matter how old your dog is. Keep correcting those bad habits, but be sure to give your dog lots of praise, or even a treat, for listening to commands! They say you “can’t teach old dogs new tricks,” but you can help them remember the ones they already know!


Give them quality treats

Hunter is family and we don’t feed our family just anything! So we take special care to include simple, natural ingredients in his diet. That includes treats! Every dog loves being rewarded, so we give Hunter Nudges® Chicken Jerky Dog Treats. USA chicken is the #1 ingredient and they’re made without corn, soy, or wheat. These treats are all natural and made in the USA. These protein-rich treats are a great way to show your pup how much you care!

It’s National Pet Month and your pet deserves something special to celebrate your bond! You can find Nudges® Chicken Jerky Dog Treats in the pet aisle at Sam’s Club. Follow this link if you want to earn a free gift card! All you have to do is download the Shopkick app and get rewarded for purchasing Nudges dog treats! Shopkick is one of the few ways that you can find additional savings at Sam’s Club.

Take time out of your day for playtime

No matter how busy I am during the day, there’s always time for playtime! Even if it’s just a short break from work, I’ll make sure that Hunter gets that necessary brain stimulation to keep him occupied and out of trouble! Maybe it’s a quick game of ball outside or tug-of-war with one of his favorite toys. Playtime is good for both of us! It keeps me from sitting at my desk all day and it makes Hunter happy to spend some time playing with me! 

Explore the outdoors together

We love being outside this time of year! Whether we’re working in the yard or hanging out on the deck, Hunter is always outside with us. The fresh air is good for all of us! Since Hunter’s such a social dog, he loves being outside, visiting with the neighbors, or meeting new friends at the park, or during walks around the neighborhood!


Seeing Hunter live his best life makes us happy! These simple bonding activities have become a big part of our daily routine. Celebrate National Pet Month with your best friend by treating them to Nudges® Dog Treats. These soft, natural treats are a great way to show your dog how much you love them!

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How do you keep your bond strong with your dog?



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