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title: "WXYZ Detroit: How to Keep Your Pets Cool in the Extreme Summer Heat"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3217186e-7a34-4d84-a232-cee11048297f
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/wxyz-detroit-how-to-keep-your-pets-cool-in-the-extreme-summer-heat-2713599
category: "Pets"
industry: "Pets"
published: 2020-07-28T23:18:49.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:27:22.125Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/97f31514afbcd54c66f2835129c44e551202.jpg
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# WXYZ Detroit: How to Keep Your Pets Cool in the Extreme Summer Heat

**TL;DR:** Hounds Town USA, a local doggie day care franchise, provides tips for keeping pets cool in extreme summer heat. The franchise's Assistant Manager Madeline Hartner shared tips with WXYZ in Detroit, MI.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2020-07-28. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/wxyz-detroit-how-to-keep-your-pets-cool-in-the-extreme-summer-heat-2713599).*

## Story

**Summer is in full swing, and while rising temperatures and long days in the sun may seem like a good idea for you and your furry friend, these conditions can actually be dangerous for dogs.** **According to WXYZ (ABC Affiliate)** **in Detroit, MI,** **Hounds Town USA****, a local doggie day care franchise, has tips for ensuring your pups are staying cool and hydrated while playing outside.**

**“It’s really important to make sure your dog has access to fresh water at all times,”** **Hounds Town USA** **Assistant Manager Madeline Hartner told WXYZ. “This goes along with making sure they’re not in direct sunlight and are not walking on hot concrete or asphalt.”**

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Pets (sector)
- Hounds Town USA (company)
- pet care (topic)
- doggie daycare (topic)
- summer heat (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/wxyz-detroit-how-to-keep-your-pets-cool-in-the-extreme-summer-heat-2713599). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3217186e-7a34-4d84-a232-cee11048297f).