The Dog House Air Conditioner: How to Keep Puppy Cool This Summer

There are two good ways to keep your puppy cool this summer: an insulated dog house and a dog house air conditioner. I remember how excited I was to bring home my first dog, choose a name for her, and make her comfortable. If you’ve acquired a puppy recently, the summer heat might be a concern. All dogs are susceptible to the heat, but old dogs and puppies especially.

Of course, one of the advantages to staying in a vacation home or condo, as opposed to a hotel, is that your dog has more room to run, relax, and play—just like you. You can keep outside puppies cool with a dog house air conditioner and an insulated dog house. A dog house air conditioner attaches right to the side of the house. The insulation in the walls then conserves the cool air by slowing the rate of heat transfer. The principles are the same as the air conditioning and insulation in our homes.

When you shop for a dog house to use in conjunction with a dog house air conditioner, check the R-value on the insulation. The insulation receives its R-value rating based on how effective the insulation will be. The higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation.

I have also cut the hair on my long-haired dog to keep her cool in the summer. However, this practice is best at the beginning of the summer. If you wait too long, the dog could be too cold when the weather turns cooler in the fall.