Our Top Summer Dog Accessories For Home & Away

​The Summer holidays are just around the corner and we are looking forward to lots of days out and time with our families. Whether it’s a day at the seaside or a road trip to a picturesque countryside spot, one of our favourite things to do is get out and explore with our dogs. We also love a little bit of relaxation on our return home, with our feet up and a snuggle on the sofa. In this blog we take a look at our favourite Summer dog accessories for home and away.   Our Favourite Accessories for Days Out & Travel Mobile Dog Gear Week Away Backpack - Day trips; long weekends; camping trips; holidays; whatever kind of trip you’re taking and for however long, you need to make sure you have all of your dog’s things. The week away backpack comes with special pouches for food as well as travel bowls and a feeding mat. There’s plenty of room left over for your other pet essentials such as a drying towel, a couple of toys and a blanket. An absolute must for road trips of any kind! KONG H2O Insulated Water Bottle - Staying hydrated in the Summer is just as important for our four-legged friends as it is for us. This pet water bottle will keep water cold and fresh and comes with a special lid that becomes a bowl to serve water on the road.    Cocopup Dog Walking Bag - You never know when your dog might deserve a treat. Keep treats to hand at all times with this practical and stylish dog walking bag, it has a handy treat pouch which clips to the strap so it's easy to grab treats on the go. It’ll keep the treats nice and fresh, ready to serve whenever you need them. Streetwise Slanted Dog Car Crate - If you’re going on any kind of car journey, you’ll need to make sure your dog is safe and secure, crates are a great option for long journeys. One of our favourite travel crates is the Streetwize Car Crate, it's slanted so that it easily fits in boots and is made from metal so is super sturdy. It's a great safe way to travel with your dog. Lords & Labradors Sleepeze Cushion - If you're going on any kind of trip away you'll want a travel cushion. We may be biased but we love our Sleepeze cushions, they have a handle so are easy to carry and are perfect for putting in the back of your car or for staycations for your pup to sleep on. They come in a large range of our classic prints and fit nicely in our L&L deluxe crates. Trixie Car Seat For Dogs - If you have a smaller dog, you may want them to sit in the car with you. You still have to ensure that they are secure though, and this car seat is just perfect. It straps in using a seat belt and means your dog can sit with you and see out of the window as you travel. Just make sure you have a suitable travel harness such as the Ruffwear Front Range Harness and that it’s safely attached to the strap in the booster seat. Lords & Labradors Bamboo Drying Coat - A drying coat has so many uses and is a practical accessory to have in a number of situations. We love to take them on our travels for any time our dogs might need drying off after a walk. It might be for use after a dip in the sea or a lake, or it might be to put on your dog after a rainy walk. A drying coat will wick the moisture away from your dog and help to keep them warm whilst they dry off. Our drying coats are made from bamboo so are perfect for sensitive skin and are double layered so are perfect for quickly drying you dog off.  KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover - With more outdoor adventures in the diary, comes more opportunity for your car to get wet or muddy at the paws of your pup!! In the UK the weather can be changeable, which means your dog may well get wet or muddy on their walks. The KONG 2-In-1 Bench Seat Cover are designed to protect your car’s soft furnishings. When you get back to the car with your pup, it won’t matter how soggy they are, as the covers will stop water and dirt from ruining your car seats or boot lining. They’re also a really practical idea for trips to the recycling centre or garden centre; a multi-purpose car accessory that will get so much use! Pet Remedy Calming Spray - Travel can be stressful for our pets. If you’re going on a journey and you know that travel can make your pet anxious, then this pet calming spray is the ideal product. It can be used in the run up to your travel day and can be sprayed on bedding and blankets. Be:Sunsafe Sun Protection - The sun can be just as much a hazard to our pets as it can be to us, and animals can get sunburnt just like us. This nourishing balm by Be:Loved contains SPF to help protect the exposed areas of your pup’s body. Noses, ears and paws are all susceptible, even more so if your dog has light or white hair. Use this to protect any exposed ares before you go out in the sun and remember to reapply throughout the day. Be:Bug Free Insect Repelling Spray & Be:BugFree Insect Repellent Shampoo - Insects can be a real pest in the Summer months. Not only is the buzzing annoying, but they can bite and sting, causing itchiness and even worse reactions in some cases. Be:Loved have developed a range of insect repelling products for dogs. The shampoo bar is great for bath time and the spray is perfect for on the go. An absolute must on any outdoor expeditions!     Our Favourite Accessories for Home All For Paws Fountain Fresh Water Fountain - One of the biggest priorities in the Summer is to ensure our pets stay cool and hydrated. This fountain by All for Paws will help with both of those things. It's great for encouraging your dog to drink water.  All For Paws Chill Out Toys - Playtime is important whatever the weather, but it could potentially overheat your dog on a hot day if it’s too strenuous. Keep playtime fairly sedate and use a cooling toy such as the All For Paws Chill Out Range. You can soak it in water and the water will be slowly released during chew time or playtime, helping to regulate your pup’s body temperature. Just keep games a little slower on really hot days - and save the long distance throwing or tug-of-war for cooler ones.     All for Paws Cooling Mat - Another cooling essential, this mat will become your pup’s favourite place to lounge in the Summer. It can be used indoors or outdoors. Just make sure you pop it in a secluded, shaded area if you’re out in the garden. Duck Egg Spot Crate Set - Relaxing is everyone’s favourite thing to do in the Summer and this crate set will be your pup’s favourite place to do just that. The set will provide a quiet place all of your pup’s own, where they can relax for a nice chew session with their toy of choice, or just go for a nap. The summery duck egg spot is simply stunning too and it's made from 100% cotton so it breathable for your pup. Scruffs Scandi Non Tip Bowl - Keeping your dog cool and hydrated is so important in summer, these Scruffs bowls are perfect. They're made from a stoneware ceramic material and have thick sides which helps to keep your pets water cool. They're heavy which means if you've got a playful pup it's hard for them to push the bowl round and the angled sides with flared bottom gives the bowls stability so they can't be knocked over. The bowls come in both grey and cream, whichever you choose they’ll look wonderful in your home!​

By Zac Girdlestone