How to Use Your Poochie Snoodle as a Cooling Dog Snood This Summer ☀️❄️
When the weather heats up, we're always looking for safe and simple ways to help keep our dogs comfortable. Did you know our Poochie Snoodles can double as a lightweight cooling snood for warm summer days?
It's incredibly easy to use and can provide a refreshing chill around your dog's neck during hot weather.
How to Turn Your Snoodle into a Cooling Snood
1. Soak it in cold water 💧
Run your Snoodle under cold tap water until the fabric is evenly damp.
There's no need to completely soak it, just make sure the material has absorbed enough cold water.
Lay it flat in the freezer ❄️
Lay the damp Snoodle flat in your freezer for around 20–30 minutes.
Because our Snoodles are double layered made from the same lightweight, stretchy fabric as our Poochie Suits, they become lovely and cool without turning into a stiff frozen block!
3. Pop it on your pup 🐶
Once chilled, simply slide the Snoodle over your dog's head and onto their neck.
It provides a cool, refreshing sensation that's perfect after a walk, while relaxing in the garden, travelling in the car, or simply lounging indoors during a heatwave.
Long Dog Prints also made this AMAZING Video of how Oakley is staying cool using a Snoodle!
Why Cool the Neck?
The neck is an area with plenty of blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. A cool, damp snood can help your dog feel more comfortable by gently cooling this area without covering their whole body.
Other Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool in Hot Weather
If you've been searching for how to keep a dog cool in hot weather, dog cooling accessories, or wondering whether a dog cooling mat is enough during a heatwave, the good news is there are lots of simple ways to help your pup stay comfortable.
We always recommend combining several cooling methods rather than relying on just one. Alongside a trusty cooling mat, your pup may also benefit from:
💧 A chilled Poochie Snoodle worn around the neck
🧊 Frozen enrichment such as stuffed Kongs, lick mats or frozen treats
🚰 Plenty of fresh drinking water
🌳 Shade whenever they're outside
❄️ Cooling towels or cooling bandanas
🏡 Keeping your home as cool as possible by closing blinds during the hottest part of the day
🚶 Early morning or late evening walks
🐾 Avoiding hot pavements that can burn paws
Using a lightweight cooling snood alongside a dog cooling mat gives your dog another way to stay comfortable, especially while resting indoors or after exercise.
If you want more information on helping your dog in hot weather or some walkies guidance while things are hotter, check out our blog post:
How Hot is Too Hot To Walk Your Dog In The Uk?
Lightweight Comfort
Unlike heavier winter snoods, our Ruff Cuts Snoodles are made from soft, breathable Poochie fabric, making them ideal for warm weather use. They're stretchy, comfortable, quick-drying, and easy to pop back in the freezer whenever your pup needs another cool-down!
Every Snoodle is made using surplus fabric from our Poochie Suit collection, helping reduce waste while creating something practical, unique and seriously cute.
Keeping Dogs Safe During Hot Weather
Dogs can overheat surprisingly quickly, especially breeds with dark coats, thick fur, flat faces or those who simply love lying in the sunshine a little too much.
If your dog is panting excessively, struggling to settle, becoming lethargic or showing signs of heat stress, move them somewhere cool immediately, offer fresh water and contact your vet if you're concerned.
A Cool Little Summer Hack
If you've got a Snoodle already, give it a try next time temperatures climb!
Cold water.
Twenty minutes in the freezer.
One very happy noodle.
Simple, affordable, and one more way to help your dog stay comfortable all summer long. 🧡
Thank you for your time!
Stay Cool, Pups 😎
Brooke & Chicken
Poochie Keen xo