Summertime Dogs

Summertime Dogs

It is summertime in Texas, and it is HOT! This is nothing new as temperatures steadily increase from the 90s up into the hundreds as summer progresses. We live here and were used to it, that doesn’t mean we have to like it though, but we expect it. This is a time when typically men make sure they get their haircut and women either decide to cut their hair short or pulled her hair back in some form or fashion for the next three months. Why? Because it’s burning up and we want to stay cool. The same goes for our dogs. Summertime is an essential time to make sure that your dog is groomed so that way they can get their heavy winter coat off and stay cool in the hot Texas summer. This is especially true if you have an outside dog. Not all breeds need their fur cut because many have natural short fur. However, there are many outside dog breeds such as Chows, Great Pyrenees, Golden Retrievers, and others that have long or thick fur and would really benefit from being shaved. This helps keep them cool and overheating in the summertime and can help keep from outdoor debris like dry grass or twigs from getting into their fur.

Work Dogs During the Summer

Many people still keep their dogs outside. This is not something that everyone practices, and it’s becoming less common, but it still does occur. Even if your dog does not sleep outside, many people who live in the country and work outside tend to have their dogs with them all the time. They may bring them in in the evening when they get home but for the majority of the day there out in the hot sun with their owners rounding up cattle, fixing fences, working outside alongside their owners. This is also when it is important that the dog is well groomed and taking care of in the summertime.

Dog Grooming in Abilene, Texas

If you are looking for a great groomer in Abilene, then contact us at Diamonds in the Ruff where our dedicated team will make sure that your dog stays nice and cool this summer. It’s just as important to take care of our pets during the hot summer months as it is for us to take care of ourselves. We use state of the art grooming techniques, products & equipment. Our groomers are professionally trained to provide breed-specific, quality haircuts, coat maintenance, & skin conditioning. Visit us at www.diamondsintheruffpetboarding.com for more information about what we offer in dog grooming and pet boarding in Abilene.