Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 With this heat lately I thought I'd tell you people with dogs about these vests. My son has a shih tzu that in this heat will walk about to the end of the yard than lay down and refuse to move. He bought one of this type of vest ( maybe not this exact one but similar ). https://www.amazon.com/DOGZSTUFF-Lightweight-Evaporative-Microfiber-Technology/dp/B07QP171SK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=dog%2Bcooling%2Bvest&qid=1689435582&sr=8-7&th=1 She walks much better in the heat, if your dog is having trouble with the heat this might work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Thanks for posting this. I had an evaporative vest for motorcycling and even wore it to some matches in the summer. It worked great (until it mysteriously shrunk). I just ordered one (a different brand, in green camo) for Custer as he really has trouble dealing with hot weather (was 104 yesterday and supposed to be hotter today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Will check it out. My wife takes our WGSD for walks every morning and they both come back exhausted from the heat. Our dog would walk until she drops, she doesn't like giving up and going home. She loves her walks even in the 100+ heat we are enduring right now in Texas. TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Thanks for posting! Our 9-month-old black (actually merle) cocker spaniel really feels the heat. Have to see if we can get one locally so we can fit the vest to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Custer's cooling vest just arrived. We'll give it a try tomorrow. It is going to be 100+ for the next four days and close to 100 for awhile after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: Custer's cooling vest just arrived. We'll give it a try tomorrow. It is going to be 100+ for the next four days and close to 100 for awhile after. My son carries a bottle of water with him to re-wet the vest as needed, I think I'd get a spray bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Took Custer for a walk today and it was 97 deg. He seemed to enjoy the vest and was more active than usual. He did not seek shade constantly and when he was in the shade, he was ready to continue on the walk without any hesitation. I think he really likes it also as he kept it on without complaint when we came home to further cool off in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: Took Custer for a walk today and it was 97 deg. He seemed to enjoy the vest and was more active than usual. He did not seek shade constantly and when he was in the shade, he was ready to continue on the walk without any hesitation. I think he really likes it also as he kept it on without complaint when we came home to further cool off in the house. Make sure his pads are protected from heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Make sure his pads are protected from heat. Mainly dirt roads around here. If we encounter what little asphalt there is, we go through the brush. If we are in an urban environment, he has booties to protect his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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