Read these tips to get the longest life, best cooling effects, and most enhanced support from your new Canine Cooler® Thermo-regulating Pet Bed.

What size Canine Cooler®   is best for my dog?  For the best fit inside a crate, it is recommended that you buy the bed smaller than the dimensions of the crate. It will also be easier to transport. To keep your dog in top shape at shows or agility trials on hot days, keep your Canine Cooler^® in an ice chest when it’s not in use. It will be ready in an instant to cool your dog.  For further information on sizes please click here.

Also, SoothSoft® Comfort Technology was designed to work at room temperature.  So the cooler the room, the more cooling capacity the device will have.  If one area in your house is cooler than others and doesn’t get as much sunlight, or is near a source of ventilation, place the bed there for the maximum cooling effect.  However, this product will deliver a great cooling effect anywhere in the home as long as it’s not in direct sunlight.

Is it easy to clean?  This is the easiest bed to clean on the market.  Simply wash with warm water and light dish soap, rinse clean and wipe dry.  The Canine Cooler® doesn’t absorb odors like conventional beds.

Will my dog chew it?  This product is not recommended for use with dogs who are under one year and/or are prone to chewing.

Can I use it when traveling?  The bed will provide a substantial cooling effect on your dog while you’re traveling.  However, it won’t keep your dog cool in a hot parked car.  While you travel, an open window or light air conditioning will greatly help the device dissipate heat.  If you travel with it frequently, it may be most convenient to purchase another unit that can be filled with less water for easy handling.  For short trips and around town, a much smaller amount of water will have enough cooling power to help soothe your dog.

Can I use it outside?  YES, but keep it out of direct sunlight.  (Sunlight will warm the bed and may discolor it.)  Use it in "deep shade"--under a covered porch, underneath an overhang, in the garage (on the cement out of the sunlight's range) or under a large, shady tree.  If it feels cooler to your touch than the surrounding air, then it’s working correctly.  It doesn’t have to be cold to work, it just has to be cooler than the dog.  Following the laws of thermodynamics, the dog will lose heat to it.

This product will always absorb and dissipate heat better than anything else your dog may choose to lie on.  If you leave the bed outside in the late night or early morning hours, the temperature drops, and this gives the Canine Cooler® a nice, full "charge," allowing it to offer super cool comfort for your dog.

How can I use the cooler in winter?  Many dogs are still too warm in the winter.  Dogs who lie on a tile, cement, vinyl or other hard surface are probably too hot.  If your dog seeks warmth in the winter, the Canine Cooler® can still be used.  The device can be drained and inflated slightly.  This method doesn’t provide the liquid-type comfort, but it provides excellent insulation against cold floors.  The Canine Cooler may be stored full or empty, and the cap may be left open or closed when empty.

How do I get my dog to use the cooler?  Most dogs will find the coolest spot in the house.  Simply place the bed where you’d like your dog to sleep or lounge.  In no time at all, you’ll see your dog spending most of her lying-down time there.  This is a great way to keep your dog out from underfoot since the coolest spot in the house is no longer your kitchen or bathroom floor.

Make sure the product is cooled to room temperature before you give it to your dog.  It will be ready when it feels cool or cold to the touch.  If your dog doesn’t begin using the bed in several days, try placing a shirt or some other piece of your clothing on the bed so she will be comforted by your scent.  For timid dogs, try covering the bed with a thin sheet or cloth.  At this point, you could try gently coaxing your dog onto it while you sit with her.  Briefly sit by the bed when doing this, and not on it with the dog.  Placing a few treats on and around the bed will draw your dog to the bed and help her get used to the new cooling and cushioning sensation.