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Summer dog care, minus the fluff.

17 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

17 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

Everything from indoor games to smarter exercise for high-energy dogs, or gentle activities for dogs carrying extra weight and cool treat recipes.

5 Indoor Games to Tire Out Your Dog on a Hot Day

5 Indoor Games to Tire Out Your Dog on a Hot Day

No yard needed. Just air conditioning and a little effort.

How to Exercise a High-Energy Dog Without the Heat Risk

How to Exercise a High-Energy Dog Without the Heat Risk

Five smarter exercise methods that deliver the same payoff in less time and heat.

Safe Summer Exercise for Dogs Carrying Extra Weight

Safe Summer Exercise for Dogs Carrying Extra Weight

Four low-strain activities that keep your pup moving safely all summer long.

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Three ingredients, ready in a couple hours. This one guarantees an empty tray of treats almost as soon as it's served.

Watermelon Mint Pupsicles

Watermelon Mint Pupsicles

Mostly water, genuinely hydrating, and about as low-effort as a recipe gets.

Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bark

Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bark

Break this bark into tasty pieces as a good option for dogs watching their weight this summer.

Plain Watermelon: The Easiest Cool Treat for Dogs

Plain Watermelon: The Easiest Cool Treat for Dogs

No recipe needed. Seeds out, towels down.