With Spring in full swing and Summer almost here, the warm weather has been a huge factor lately with our two dogs. Our daily walks are starting earlier to make the most of the cooler morning, and the heat has been making our baby Mochi to take frequent shelter under the trees during our walk, and our nightly walks are occurring way past our dinner time. In between and throughout the day, Gido and Mochi are in the house, chillin' on their new dog cooling pad.

When we return home from our walks, instead of going to their bed or favorite spot to rest, Gido and Mochi have been going to our kitchen to lay out on the tile floor. We found Mochi one day in our bathroom tub (no water of course)! I soon realized that our two dogs were just doing all they could to stay cool, and I wanted to do my part to help them. After a little research, I found a company named The Green Pet Shop that makes a cooling pad for dogs called the Cool Pet Pad. We recently received our Cool Pet Pad, and it is honestly one of the coolest things we ever got for our boys.

The Cool Pet Pad uses patented technology that brings together a proprietary cooling gel and cutting edge design that is safe, and stays dry and cool for a long time. It is essentially a gel pad like the ones you would put in a cooler to keep your drinks cold, but on steroids! However, no refrigeration or water is necessary. The cooling effect is activated by pressure or weight, lasts for three to four hours, and will automatically re-charge itself. When activated, the pad feels similar to sitting on cold tile floor in an air conditioned room, but a lot more comfortable! Now, these claims seem pretty lofty but trust me, it was very hot this weekend ? in the 90's and humid, and the dog cooling pad has exceeded all of my expectations.

Thanks to the warm weather, the dog cooling pad has quickly become a favorite of Gido and Mochi. It is the first place they go to after their walks, and they stay on the pad for almost all day.

As dog lovers, we are responsible for providing a safe and healthy atmosphere for our four-legged family members, especially in the coming warm months. Along with providing water and shelter, why not take it several steps further by providing them with a place they can go to cool-down. A dog cooling mat could do just that.