Ensuring a cool summer
In recent summers, temperatures could soar – and that’s not good news for your faithful four-legged friend. Dogs can only release heat through the soles of their feet and by panting, so they are limited in that in ways of cooling down. And overheating can have serious consequences, including heat stroke. So make sure you are well prepared for summer heat. These tips and tools will help you get your dog through the summer comfortably and safely!
1. Hydration
Make sure your pet always has access to fresh water: place several water bowls in your home and yard – and change the water regularly! Going for a walk? Be sure to carry a water bottle for the dog as well. With the Bandee:pouch+ waist bag, you’ll always have everything at hand, while keeping your hands free. EQDOG supplies a handy Travel Bowl that is easy to fill with up to 4 liters of water (or food) and then easily folds up again.
2. Shadow and ventilation
Cooling down is done, of course, by keeping the sun out. Create shaded areas in your home, garden and/or balcony, but also make sure you ventilate well in your home. For example, open windows and doors early in the morning or late at night. Ventilation is important for air quality and helps remove heated air and bring cooler air into the house. A thick coat can also trap heat unnecessarily. Therefore, brush regularly to remove excess fur. This can help dogs regulate their body temperature.
3. Get coolvests
Every year there is a huge run on EQDOG’s Cooldog, which has a special layer of ACO-DRY® that provides long-term cooling. The cooling coat is specially designed to prevent overheating for active dogs and safely lower body temperature for an extended period of time – without harmful substances in the lining. This is different from the vast majority of cooling mats and cooling coats. These coats cool for long periods of time by evaporation thanks to the safe layer of ACO-DRY®.
4. Take the plunge
Swimming is a great way for your dog to cool off, but don’t forget that this is also very active exercise – and not every dog has the same level of fitness or can swim that well. EQDOG has thought about that too: with their Pro Life Vest, you can make sure your dog can cool off safely in the river, sea or lake!
5. Reschedule activities
It is incredibly important for dogs to keep moving. Plan long walks in the early morning hours or when the sun is down. While doing so, keep an eye out for safety with the Orbiloc Safety Lights. These waterproof, sturdy safety lights increase your dog’s visibility during walks at dusk or night, as well as during water sports activities. They easily attach to a harness, collar or life jacket, keeping your dog highly visible at all times and preventing accidents.
Anyway, avoid walks on hot asphalt or sand to avoid worn soles. Can’t go out with the dog other than during the day? Then use EQDOG’s 4Season dog shoes for extra protection of the sensitive soles.
Filling shelves?
Also want to make sure dogs enjoy the summer safely and comfortably? Then get yourself the Orbiloc Safety Lights, Cooldog cooling jackets, 4Season dog shoes and Pro Life vests. In addition, make it easy to take good care of dogs with the Bandee:pouch+ and the Travel Bowl from EQDOG. Want to know more about these products? Or would you like a demonstration: call +31(0)6 109 104 63 or email info@noho.nl.
A safe New Year’s Eve for dog and owner
The year 2021 is almost over. While we ring in the New Year with a bang, New Year’s Eve doesn’t feel like a celebration for most of our four-legged friends. The loud bangs and bright flashes of light don’t contribute to your dogs happyness. On the contrary, fireworks often cause a lot of anxiety and stress for pets, especially if they also have to go outside. These 5 tips will help your dog get through New Year’s Eve.
Tip 1: Recognize stress in your dog
Many people have no idea when their dog is scared. Of course, dogs cant talk, but you can tell a lot from their behaviour and posture. For example, you can see that the dog is overly alert, walks around nervous and restless, doesnt want to eat and keeps running away. Less obvious is when the dog adopts a low body posture. The ears can go flat or sideways. In addition, some dogs lick their lips a lot, pant and yawn when they are frightened.
Tip 2: Relaxed atmosphere in the house
Make sure things are as normal as possible in the house at the turn of the year, and that the dog feels save and at home. Turn on the radio or television so it’s not quiet in the house. Close the curtains and turn on the lights. Above all, make sure that the dog can get to his own safe hiding place or favourite place and that there’s water and food there. Does your four-legged friend want to snuggle up to you? Protect your furniture and offer extra shelter with a nice dog blanket. EQuest 4dogs, for example, offers fine dog blankets as well as dog pillows.
Tip 3: Provide distractions
Distractions can help the dog reduce stress or anxiety. For example, give the dog a bone to chew on. Even better are mind games, which really force the dog to focus on something else. For example, play hide-and-seek with a favourite toy or give a ball with treats. Distracting the dog may not always be easy. If the dog is hiding in a safe place, just let him lie there.
Tip 4: Go outside well prepared
Around New Year’s Eve, fireworks can be a real headache for dog and owner. An unexpected bang can make the dog panic and try to run away. That is why you should make sure that your dog has an extra tight leash during this period. The best thing is a harness, because that garment is impossible for a dog to get out of. EQDOG and DOG Copenhagen, for example, offer excellent and very reliable harnesses, collars and leashes. Take an extra long morning walk on New Year’s Eve and do a final round early in the evening. And make sure that your dog is visible so that people with firework notice you well ahead.
Tip 5: Stay calm
For many dogs, their own boss is the centre of their lives. Your behaviour therefore has a big effect on the dog’s behaviour. Are you acting nervous? The dog will pick up on that. So, just stay calm and act as if the bangs are normal. Relax and watch TV or play a game with the family. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed the dog will be.
More tips?
At NOHO we like to share useful tips with you. So, do you have any questions or a great tip for us? Let us know by calling +31(0)6 109 104 63 or emailing info@noho.nl.