☀️ Summer is here… and so are the fleas, ticks, and grass seeds! 🐶🌿 These are three of the most common seasonal problems we see in dogs, and catching them early can save your dog a lot of discomfort (and you a costly vet bill!). In this video, I cover: 🐾 How to protect your dog from fleas and ticks 🌱 Why grass seeds can be so dangerous 🔍 What signs to look out for ✅ Simple steps you can take to keep your dog safe this summer Have you ever had to deal with fleas, ticks, or a grass seed with your dog? Let us know in the comments—your experience might help another member of the community! 👇

🌼 Challenge: Adventure Bingo Create a bingo card with things like: - ✔️ Cross a bridge - ✔️ Find a feather - ✔️ Sniff a tree stump - ✔️ Walk through long grass - ✔️ Hear running water - ✔️ Spot a squirrel (without chasing!) - ✔️ Find a wildflower - ✔️ Practise recall once - ✔️ Climb onto a rock or log - ✔️ Take a selfie together First person to complete a line wins. Share your selfie in the comments below!! 📷

Current weather forecast: 100% chance of doggy ice cream. 🍦🐾☀️ Someone’s found the perfect way to beat the heat! Has your dog ever tried doggy ice cream?! Try this really easy recipe at home! Why not mix up the ingredients and add in your dog’s favourite treats! Let me know what flavour ice cream you try in the comments below 👇

As temperatures rise, it’s our responsibility to help our dogs stay safe, comfortable, and happy. This week’s challenge is simple: Pick at least one cooling activity to do with your dog every day and share a photo or update in the comments! 📸👇 Here are some ideas: 💧 Set up a paddling pool in the garden 🧊 Make frozen dog-friendly treats 🌳 Walk early in the morning or later in the evening🥶 Use cooling mats, damp towels, or frozen enrichment toys 🚰 Carry fresh water on every walk 🏠 Create a cool, shaded resting spot indoors or outside 🐾 Try a scent game or enrichment activity instead of a long walk Safety Reminder:** ✅ Check pavements before walking (if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws!) ✅ Watch for signs of overheating such as excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, or wobbliness ✅ Never leave your dog in a parked car, even for a few minutes 🎯 Challenge Goal: Help your dog stay cool while finding fun ways to enjoy the warmer weather together. Share your photos, cooling tips, frozen treat recipes, or your dog’s favourite way to beat the heat below! We can’t wait to see them. 🐕💙 Bonus Question: What’s your dog’s go-to cooling strategy? Pool, shade, frozen treats, or something else? 🌊🍦😎

The Muffin Tin Challenge 🐶 Want a quick enrichment game that gets your dog’s brain working? Take a muffin tin and place a few treats or pieces of kibble in some of the holes. Then cover all the holes with tennis balls, toys, or scrunched-up paper. Now let your dog figure out how to uncover the food. Why it works: 🐾 Encourages problem-solving 🐾 Builds confidence 🐾 Taps into natural curiosity and foraging instincts 🐾 Provides mental stimulation in just a few minutes The goal isn’t speed—it’s letting your dog think and work out the puzzle themselves. If it’s too easy, cover every hole. If it’s too difficult, leave a few treats visible to help them understand the game. How does your dog approach it? Do they use their nose, paws, or go straight in with brute force? 📸 Drop a photo or comment below and let us know how they got on!