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Are you ready for a fantastic summer? School will be out soon and you'll have lots of time to ride your bike, hang out with friends, and play on the computer. All that will be fun, but don't forget your dog! Your sweet, patient, lovable dog has been waiting the whole school year for you get out of school and have some extra time for him. Do you know what you are going to do? Well,
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1. Change your dog's water often in warm weather. The water will taste better and it will also keep your dog's body cooler. 2. Provide shade so your dog will stay cooler. Trees, doghouses, umbrellas, canopies, and large dog crates can all provide the needed shade. |
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activities for dogs.
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It doesn't get dark until late in the summertime, so you have more time to walk your dog. Remember to always use a leash. In most cities, dogs must be leashed anytime they are in public. If you are out with your dog and he is not on a leash, your parents can be fined more than $200.00 in some cities! |
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Be sure to carry a bag to pick up your dog's mess. It's easy to do once you get used to it. Just put your hand inside the empty bag, pick up the mess using the bag like a glove. Then turn the bag back so the poop goes inside. You never have to touch it! Many parks have bags for you to use. Just be on the lookout for them when you go to places where dogs are allowed. It's a good citizenship thing
to do, your neighbors will appreciate it, and you'll be obeying
the law!
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Do
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Take your dog on a family outing! You can go to the beach, the park, or a friend's house. But always make sure you protect your dog from the heat of the sun. |
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Taking your dog for a long walk is a fun thing to do in the summer. If you see weeds on the ground, you may also see something that looks like this picture. What are these? These
are called foxtails and they can be dangerous to your dog. Click on
the ball for more information: |
It
is not fun for your dog to run errands.
Sitting and waiting for you in the car is not
fun and can be dangerous.
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P.S. It is also against the law! |
| Why do dogs need to go in the car with you? They are in the car all alone while you and your parents are in the store. They are by themselves, just like they'd be at home, only there, they are comfortable, cool, and surrounded by things they know and love. Think about what your dog would like best and then make the decision that's best for your dog. | |
Click
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to read how kids are helping their dogs stay cool.
Go
to the beach!
First,
be sure to check the local laws. Many beaches do not allow dogs
at certain times of the day. Call your local Department of Animal Control.
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If not, then it is probably too hot for your dog as well. |
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Cool Off! If you have a hose or live near the water, these are good ways to help your dogs stay cool. Don't let your dogs exercise too much in hot weather unless there is water nearby. |
If
you are salt-water swimming, be sure to bring drinking water along,
because it is not healthy for your dog to drink salty water. |
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Keeping
your dog's area clean is extra important in the summer. Watch
for these signs that your dog has fleas:
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Check
out Dogs
Just Want To Have Fun
for
all kinds of activities you can do with your dog.
Here are a few activities you'll find on the 'Fun'
page:
Obedience, Frisbee, Dog Shows, Agility, and more.
Here are some terrific activity books that will
help keep you and your dog busy all summer!
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Totally
Fun Things to Do With Your Dog (Play With Your Pet) by
Maxine A. Rock, 1998 |
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Dog's Best Friend An Activity
Book for Kids and Their Dogs, by
Lisa Rosenthal, Chicago Review Press 1999 |
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our Privacy Policy How To Love Your Dog...A Kid's Guide to Dog Care http://www.loveyourdog.com Copyright ©1998 - 2009 by Janet Wall and Rick Wall May be reproduced for individual or classroom use only. Photographs, graphics, and backgrounds may not be reproduced to other websites or for any other purpose. |
First, I get my dogs really excited
like taking him for a walk or chasing him
around the house. Then I make him sit next to where I stand,
then get a soft toy like his blue bunny, and throw it across the backyard. Then
it's a race for him or me to get it first and then slide in. I usually let him get it and then make him
feel good, like pat him and say, "What a fast boy you are" and "Oh,
you got it again". Even though my dog's little, I think this is a fun game for dogs
of all sizes.
Dog Crafts (Kids Can Do It), by Linda Hendry and Frank Baldassarra,
Kids Can Press; (April 2002)
