This simple technique instantly reduces heat stress in dogs | teach them to dunk their heads in water
This simple technique instantly reduces heat stress in dogs | teach them to dunk their heads in water
Dogs can quickly overheat after exercise, risking heatstroke. A new dog cooling method, voluntary head dunking, cools dogs effectively.
Voluntary head dunking is a simple trick for maximum cooling. The research describes how positive reinforcement is used to train dogs to dunk their heads in a bucket of water, going after a toy or treat.
Use a treat in a bucket or a toy in a bucket of water, encourage the dog to get it, give them a treat for doing it, and repeat on hot days to help the dog learn to do it to cool themselves off.
ty for saving another click! Never would have thought of that because of the soggy grossness of it..forgoing dog-brain. I had a lab that was terrified of water and would be miserable in summer. She loved treats enough that this may have worked