{"id":3819,"date":"2019-07-01T06:43:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T06:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.addictionfoods.com\/blog\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2021-03-12T07:55:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T07:55:35","slug":"dog-days-summer-fun-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-sg\/blog\/dog-days-summer-fun-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Days of Summer: Fun Activities for You and Fido"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is upon us.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dog Days of Summer to be exact. According to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/span><\/span><\/a>, the 40-day period that coincides with the dawn rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, traditionally begins on June 3 and ends on August 11. This period is also known to be the hottest days of the year<\/span><\/span>\u00a0where we find many dogs lazing around because of the heat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>So<\/span><\/span>\u00a0what are we to do with<\/span><\/span>\u00a0our furry friends? Below\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>list of fun activities that you and your mutt can do to weather the heat of summer.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Take your dog for a swim<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many dogs love swimming. They\u2019re a natural in the water. In fact, there\u2019s a swimming style named after them. Or if they can\u2019t really swim, you can take him to swimming lessons when they\u2019re between 6 and 16 weeks old.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Play in the pool<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Makeshift pools for kids are an ideal spot for you and your fur babies to play and splash around. Dogs love water and both of you will surely have fun!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hit the beach<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you happen to live near one, take your dog to the beach and play around with a beach ball. Jog by the shore,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>play catch\u2026 just make sure the beach is dog-friendly.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/span><\/span>Camping<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Nothing beats the heat when you go camping. With nature all around, your dog\u2019s curiosity will\u00a0<\/span>definitely be<\/span>\u00a0on an all-time high. Check out some state and national parks that can accommodate dogs in both tents and cabin settings.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Have your pooch join\u00a0<\/span><\/span>PupScout<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yeah, we heard of boy scouts and girl scouts\u2026 but\u00a0<\/span>pup scouts<\/span><\/a>? Check it out and see if it\u2019s for you and your dog. For sure, both of you will have a good time should you decide that it is.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dog days of summer need not be an idle time for you and your pup. Just make sure he\u2019s vaccinated and you\u2019re both on your way to enjoy the best summer ever. Especially when you give your furballs Addiction Pet Foods for\u00a0<\/span>dogs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy Addiction Foods\u2019 Dry Pet Foods in a store<\/a> near you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Summer is upon us.\u00a0The\u00a0Dog Days of Summer to be exact. According to\u00a0The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac, the 40-day period that coincides with the dawn rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, traditionally begins on June 3 and ends on August 11. This period is also known to be the hottest days of the year\u00a0where we find many […]<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t

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