Taking my doggo camping on a lake this summer and wondering about some beach safety tips? Pretty worried/aware of overheating as he's a high energy mostly black GSD. Been looking up on signs to look for and planning to bring frozen treats, shade, etc. One thing I'm wondering about is if he's been swimming and then lying around - does he need to be dried off? I have a mental picture of the water in his fur heating up unbearably but idk if that actually happens. I'm also planning on checking if his harness gets heavy when it's wet - if it's not too heavy can he wear that in the water or is that gonna make it way too warm for him? I'm at least planning to use it if we get out on the water with kayaks as I think that would be a more comfortable way to hold onto him or hoist him if he jumps off for a swim in the lake. Also, how do I know if the sand is too hot for him? Can I put him under a picnic table (on a towel or something) when hanging on the beach? This might be a more general question but I'm also wondering if he's gonna be smart enough to tell me if he has a problem with where he is/put himself in a better spot if he's overheating?
TIA for any tips if someone has experiences to share! Wanna make sure I'm well-prepared to make this a fun safe experience for everyone!
TIA for any tips if someone has experiences to share! Wanna make sure I'm well-prepared to make this a fun safe experience for everyone!