5 Summer Essentials for Your Dog


Warmer weather is finally here! It’s time to dust off your walking shoes, and your dog’s outdoor accessories, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you take your canine companion camping or just out to the dog park to socialize during the long, warm days of summer, don’t leave home without these warm-weather must-haves:

Collar-or-HarnessFrom a simple walk around the block to an hour-long jaunt around the dog park, every dog deserves the safety of a dog collar. Dog collars and pet harnesses give you security and control when on walks or training in basic commands.

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Pick a personalized dog collar and designer pet collar to give your dog the style he or she deserves. If you use a tie-out while soaking up the sun on a beach or during a camping trip, prevent your dog from escaping and getting lost in the hot sun with a leash and collar. Be sure there is access to shade wherever your dog is confined.

No need to hideout inside during rainy summer days! Keep wet dog smell to a minimum on with this waterproof-coated nylon raincoat.

This covers from head to base of the tail and wraps around flanks to keep your dog dry. This fashionista must-have includes a self-fastening underside strap, back pocket and leash opening, and reflective back strip.

68036KDon’t be that pet parent. Cleaning up after your pets keeps your community clean, and it also prevents or decreases health problems affecting your pets or your family.

Ditch the ick factor with the proper cleanup tools to get the job done right with no mess when out for a sunny stroll.

Check out useful products like Bags on Board Waste Pick-Up Dispenser, pet waste shovels or rakes with pans, or any in-ground digester system.

Dinner’s ready! If you’re headed away for a weekend trip, or on a longer camping expedition, consider easy-to-carry, portable travel and storage containers for your dog’s water and food. They’re great alternatives to packing your bulkier at-home feeders.

Preventing fleas and ticks from infesting your pet is much easier and less expensive than treating an existing tick or flea problem. And don’t forget that dogs can get insect bites, too – just like you!

Using flea and tick control treatment also helps keep your dog safe from disease pests carry. Whether you use once-a-month treatments or collars, it’s always better to be prepared.