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Dog Shade and Dog Summer Cooling Products

By Judy Hedding, About.com

Not everyone can keep their dog in the house all day while they are off to work. Some dogs spend some time out in the yard. The summer heat in the desert can be especially dangerous to dogs, so if you must leave your dog outside for any period of time, make sure that shade is available. Here are some products you can buy to keep your dog out of the sun and as cool as possible on hot days.

Muttluks Dog Boots

The All Weather boots feature Hydroflex-coated yellow windproof fabric and protects your dog's paws aganist hot concrete.

Thermal Crate and Shelter Covers

It's made of fire resistant polypropylene sandwiched between two sheets of 99% pure aluminum. This material reflects 97% of radiant heat that strikes its surface. Simply place the cover over your pet's cage, carrying crate, our outside doghouse.
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Canopy Shade

Not necessarily made with dogs in mind, but I like this concept because it can come down during the winter months if you choose, and it can be placed over an existing crate.
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PupHut

PupHut is a shade screen that fits most pickups. It weighs less than 40 lbs. and is designed to be used during everyday driving. No tools are needed for installation.

Pet Sunblock Shade

For the car. Made of see-through material. Retractable vinyl shade protects from harmful UV rays. Suction-cup mount, adjustable touch button release.
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Misting Fan

You can provide a mister for your pet, or place the misting fan near your dog's pen. Great for pets that are left outdoors for long periods of time. Make sure fan is secure and won't be knocked over.
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Thermal Dog House

At the very least, make sure your dog has a dog house where he can go in and get some shade. My dogs always used their igloo shaped dog house.
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One Dog One Bone Pool

A pool for your dog. Made with heavy duty HMWPE. Garden hose thread drain for easy draining and filling, chew resistant, easy to clean. Local Arizona company.

Body Cooler Pet Mat

Soak this dog pad in water for 20 minutes, towel dry to remove excess water and hang dry for 30 minutes. Stays cool for days. No wetness or moisture of any kind will be next to pet's body.

Infra-Red Dog Doors

Of course, if you can allow your dog to stay inside in the summer, but offer access to an enclosed yard with a dog door, that's the best of all worlds. This remote control door unlocks when your pet approaches. Programmable Infrared technology allows access for your pet only. The door is programmed to open for the appropriate color-coded key on your pet's collar.
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