Ep 139 Summertime Struggles: Top Tips for Hot Dogs!

Does sunny weather leave you wondering why your dog is suddenly acting out of character? Whether your dog has started snapping over simple interactions, refusing their favourite meals, or stubbornly baking themselves in the sun despite the heatwave, we’ll uncover why these bewildering behaviours aren’t just a fluke and what’s actually happening under the surface. We’ll break down why dogs are surprisingly terrible at making smart choices when it gets hot, and explore a few of our top tips to help prepare your dog for soaring temperatures. If you want to keep your cool and protect your dog's wellbeing when the thermometer rises, this episode is packed with insights to help you make better choices for your dog - even when they won't!................Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad…Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or running away…Whether you are just starting out on your dog-owning journey or your dog has been labelled as having a “behaviour problem”…… this episode is for you and is going to give you huge insights!Want to join the Help! My Dog Online HUB? Here's the link: www.helpmydog.com/hubDr Tom Mitchell is a world-renowned veterinarian, behaviourist and dog trainer and director of the Behavet behaviour clinic (rated Excellent on Trustpilot), which sees over 400 pet behaviour consultations each and every month no matter where you are in the world. In 2023, he founded Help! My Dog, an online dog behaviour learning platform to help even more owners all over the world and show that dog behaviour transformation is not only possible but it's FUN, with the right know-how!Make sure to subscribe/follow the podcast for the free weekly episodes!Useful Links:Follow Help! My Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpmydogofficial/Schedule a Consultation with Behavet: https://www.beha.vet/Follow Behavet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behavet