The two previous reply's both have good ideas.I had a black lab & it doesn't get much hotter than it gets here.Lot's of shade & at least an area where he can get some kind of breeze & he'll do just fine.The wading pool is a real good idea.I put one out for my dog & he would lay down & cool himself off.Fortunately,it hasn't even got close to the heat it's going to.