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Here’s a good info graphic! In the summer, you need to watch out for signs of heatstroke in dogs. Dogs will experience symptoms such as

rapid breathing

bright red tongue

red or pale gums

thick, sticky saliva

depression

weakness

dizziness

vomiting

diahrrea

shock/coma

If you live in a place with a hot environment in the summer, you should look into vests that are going to be less bulky, boots, and cooling vests. These can all help to keep a dog cool when outside in the heat. Don’t shave a double coated dog unless directed to by your dog’s vet – double coats act as insulators and help keep your dog cool in hot temperatures. Always keep water on you and give your dog water frequently staying hydrated is important to preventing heat exhaustion. 

Like companies that would donate money to you to help pay for the dog? I don’t know – and is probably very unlikely. But you can contact the companies and ask if that was something that they would like to do. They’d probably be more willing to do so if it was through a service dog program. 

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Truly, it is usually a PITA though lol. It takes some major adjustments to your routine and game plan when you bring your dog. I still love my service dog/s and still would prefer to have them with me, but now it is because of the mitigation and/or training experience, not just because it is fun to have a dog with me in public.

I should write a long post about this. I also understand how handlers of SDs get frustrated by people who voice wanting to/actually do bring their pet places and I think a kind educational post might be helpful for both parties.