Why Do Dogs Need Pools?
The rigors of a hot day can be very uncomfortable. Imagine what it would be like if you were wearing a winter sweater, and you had no sweat glands to help cool yourself off. Although dogs are resilient and tend to acclimate to an environment rather quickly, a lot of breeds need help cooling off that panting can not sufficiently provide. This is where a pool, whether designated for dogs or not, can be something to take advantage of. Suggestions for helping a dog who is overheating run the gamut from cold wet towels draped over the dog to shaving the dog. However, one of the best ways to cool down a dog in this situation may be to find a way to drop the core temperature of the dog. This can easily be accomplished by using a baby pool filled with water from the hose, or any other means for a dog to relax in a body of water with their feet and legs submerged up to their belly. It should be noted that dogs should never be left unattended when using this means to cool off and it should never
