On a summer day like this, there are only a few dogs at the dog daycare Hundhjälpen on Fullerö in Uppsala.
The days consist of walks, lunch and mental activities.
But in the prevailing summer heat, adaptations are made so that the dogs feel good.
- The walks are shortened, and a lot of breaks are taken in the shade, says Linn Höglund, who is happy that Fyrisån is close to the dog daycare.
Regulate body temperature
Dogs don't have the same opportunity to sweat as humans do because their body temperature is regulated solely through their paws and panting.
- A dog can get heat stroke and die, so it is important to interpret early signs and do something as early as possible.
That the dogs have access to water and to seek shade are some tricks to help the animals regulate their body temperature.
Dogs react differently to the heat depending on what the breed is built to do and the amount of fur.
In the clip: Nikla's dog jumps into the Fyrisån to cool off