Seasonal Advice
Where Has My Perfect Dog Gone? Summer Changes Everything
Summer changes everything for your dog — hot weather, holidays, BBQs, visitors and more. Here's what changes, common signs, and how to help them succeed.
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WHERE HAS MY PERFECT DOG GONE? SUMMER CHANGES EVERYTHING
WHAT CHANGES IN SUMMER?
- Hot weather
- Holidays
- BBQs
- Visitors
- Open doors
- Children home
- More dogs everywhere
COMMON SIGNS
- Barking more
- Jumping up
- Poor recall
- Reactivity
- Unable to settle
- Ignoring commands
YOUR DOG ISN'T BEING BAD
- Behaviour is communication.
- Dogs aren't trying to be difficult.
- They're trying to cope.
HELP THEM SUCCEED
- More structure
- More management
- More sleep
- Shorter sessions
- Calm enrichment
- Lower expectations
"YOUR DOG IS NOT TRYING TO BE DIFFICULT. THEY ARE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. HELP THEM SUCCEED."
REDUCES STRESS • CREATES STABILITY • IMPROVES FOCUS • STRENGTHENS YOUR RELATIONSHIP • BETTER LONG-TERM BEHAVIOUR
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