Our October 1st post <Link> shared the value of voluntary head dunks to effectively cool dogs when they are getting too hot. Voluntary is a key word. Using the video accompanying the study paper linked here, pet owners and handlers can learn to teach their dogs to head dunk and implement this first aid technique for exercise-related cooling or ocular/nasal flush.
Source: JAVMA, September 18, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this video on social media and in newsletters. Dog owners with hunting breeds will appreciate knowing how to keep their dogs cooler and remove dust, dirt, weeds and debris from their dogs’ nose and eyes.