Summer is approaching, and fast. The temperatures are rising, pools are opening up, and pet parents are planning cookouts with family. However, the smells of the grill, the sounds of fireworks, and the shift of energy may crate safety risks. Read this article for tips on grilling with dogs safely in Summer 2025.
- Keep Dangerous Food Out of Reach – Foods and drinks such as grapes, onions, garlic, and caffeiene pose a major threat to your canine’s health. Prevent unwanted emergency trips the vet by keeping food in safe, containers that are out of reach. Additonally, investing in a dog-proof trash can also help dispose grease, bones, and food waste.
- Create a Safe Place to Rest – Having a safe spot for you dogs to go when you are grilling can help alleviate stress. Furthermore, creating a safe space also lowers the chances of your canine being exposed to steam, or contracting burns.
- Never Leave Your Pups Unattended – One of the easiest tips to keep your pups away from danger at a summer cookout is to never let them out of your sight. A quick lick from a beer glass, sniffing a hot dish, or leaving the grill going with the dog within close proximity of flames, can lead to devasting consequences. If you have to leave the grill for any reason, bring your dog with you or have a trust friend or family member monitor them.
- Qunech Their Thirst – NEVER leave a dog without water even on a mildly warm summer day. Canine body temperature rises higher than ours. Dehydration is no joke, and can lead to fatality.ALWAYS makes sure there is cool water available.
- Book an Animal Reiki Session – New people, smells, and noise can cause fright, and aggression in your four-legged best friend. Booking a reiki session a few days prior to a cook out can help ease their tension.
Are you planning or attending a cookout with your dogs? Share your plans in the comments.
