We’re heading into the dog days of summer—but that doesn’t necessarily mean your pup is enjoying the change. With the average high for June in Highland Village being 88° Fahrenheit, it’s not always safe to leave your four-legged family member outside in the yard all day. Next time, the weather looks like it’s going to be extreme, consider enrolling them in dog day care instead for the following reasons.

How a Dog Day Care Can Help You During the Summer

Keep Them Out of Dangerously Hot Weather

We’ve all seen a panting dog taking a walk in the sun, and although dehydration is a factor on warm days, black pavement can be just as harmful, as it can burn the pads on their paws. If you can’t put and keep your hand on the ground for 10 seconds, they shouldn’t be walking on it—and yet, exercise is just as necessary for their health. Dog day care provides them with a temperature-controlled indoor environment to frolic with friends.

Certain Breeds Are Especially Vulnerable to Heat

Furthermore, some kinds of dogs suffer more than others in hot temperatures, including long-haired dogs like Siberian Huskies. Boston Terriers and pugs, with their short snouts, are susceptible to breathing problems, especially when it’s warm. While all dog owners should be on the lookout for signs of heatstroke, which include dizziness, vomiting, a purple-tinged tongue, and lethargy, they can’t always monitor their pet during the workday. Therefore, if you don’t want to leave your dog indoors unsupervised, dog day care provides a safer alternative.

As the hot weather continues to come, send your pets to Dogtopia of Highland Village in Denton County, Texas. This fully-indoor dog day care has spacious, supervised playrooms with webcams installed, so clients can watch how happy their dogs are surrounded by friends.  Dogs are divided by size, temperament, and play style, so you don’t have to worry about them not fitting in. Call them today at (972) 264-1178 to sign your dog up for half or full days any day of the week. They also offer, grooming as well as overnight and weekend boarding services, viewable online.