The £12 method to cool your dog down by 9°C

With UK temperatures already hitting 25°C, a viral method for cooling dogs is making a comeback. Pets at Home has re‑launched its fan‑favourite £12 colour‑changing cooling harness, which can cool dogs’ surface temperature by up to 9°C*.

After becoming an essential for pet owners last year, the innovative harness has returned in blue and yellow to help dogs stay comfortable during short outdoor trips in warmer weather. The harness works to support dogs’ comfort rather than extend time spent in the heat. Independent lab testing found that when soaked, the harness absorbs 2.6 times its weight in water*, delivering a cooling effect of up to 9°C*, with cooling lasting for up to six hours**.

The harness works using evaporative cooling. Owners simply soak the harness in cold water and fit it onto their dog, where gradual evaporation helps draw heat away from the body. It also features a colour-changing design that takes away the guesswork. When the harness is wet and actively cooling, the checkerboard pattern is clearly visible. As it dries, the pattern gradually fades, giving owners a clear visual cue that it’s time to re-wet.

But if your dog is not a fan of harnesses, the full range includes multiple innovative cooling solutions, including the Colour Changing Cooling Vest (£12-£22) and Colour Changing Cooling Bandana (£6-£8), which offer the same soak‑and‑cool pattern technology.

Or if wearables are a no-go, Pets at Home offers alternative options for your pet to relax on; the Cooling Mat (£6-£18) offers instant cooling upon contact. Additionally, the striped Cooling Mat Cover (£4-£16), can be placed on top of their usual sleeping spot or over cooling mats.

For dogs that love to play, Pets at Home has turned cooling into water‑based fun with the Sprinkler Mat (£10), Starfish Sprinkler (£7) and Pop‑Up Paddling Pool (£15-£30), along with floating toys such as the Float and Fetch Stick (£4) and the Wesley the Whale Floating Frisbee (£3) for fun in and around water.

To help cool dogs down and escape from the sun, the range also features shaded chill‑out options such as the Pop‑up Blue UV Tent (£12) and the Canopy Blue UV Bed (£24).

Pets at Home’s full summer cooling range is available now in stores nationwide and online, while stocks last.