Summer is just about here and that means it’s time for you and your dog to gear up! From the basics like collars and harnesses to specialized stuff like goggles and booties, check out our guide to summer gear for dogs:
Essential summer gear for dogs
1. Collar (with identification tags)
2. Leash (nylon or leather, ranging from 4 to 8 feet long)
3. Harness (with the leash clip on the front rather than the back)
Helpful summer gear for dogs
1. Long lead (ranging from 16 to 100 feet long, depending on available space, for recall and distance training)
2. Muzzle (one that allows the dog to eat, drink and pant while wearing)
Specialized summer gear for dogs
1. Coat (particularly for short-haired dogs and dogs in cold climates)
2. Cooling vest and collar (particularly for brachycephalic dogs and dogs in warm climates)
3. Booties (to protect paws; see 7 Things to Know About Dog Boots)
4. Protective eye wear (particularly for dogs in sunny climates)
5. Personal flotation device (for pools, natural bodies of water and boats).
Tell us: What is your must-have dog gear?
Thumbnail: Kumfy Tailz cooling harness (kumfytailz.com).
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2 thoughts on “Our Guide to Summer Gear for Dogs”
I LOVE the 2 Hounds Design Freedom No-Pull Harness and training leash! It connects on both the front and the back which balances out the compression points. The back connection has a martingale type loop that definitely helps deter my dog from pulling and the front connection allows me to guide him. The training leash that comes with it has 2 connections and one handle which makes it so much easier. This has been a life changing product for me and my pups!
Very good article thank you