People must continue to treat extreme temperatures like a lockdown for your pets. “One of the biggest risks during periods of extreme heat is treating them like any other summer day. We’re urging dog owners to make this a Summer of Kindness – and focus on keeping dogs cool, comfortable and calm at home until temperatures start to ease. Fresh water, air flow, shade and mental enrichment can make all the difference during this intense period of extreme heat.” feel more comfortable and ease the discomfort of extreme heat.