🐾 The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Summer Bucket List ☀️

Fun Activities to Make the Most of Summer with Your Pup

Looking for some fun things to do with your dog this summer? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a beach lover, a trail hiker, or a backyard chill-er, we’ve crafted the ultimate dog-friendly summer bucket list to help you and your pup live your best lives this summer!🐶💛

1. 🌊 Hit the Dog-Friendly Beach

There’s nothing like a splash in the waves or a sandy game of fetch. Look for pet-friendly beaches where pups are allowed.

Don’t forget to bring:

-An umbrella or canopy for shade

-Fresh water & bowl

-A towel

-Poop bags

-Dog Treats

-Dog Leash

 

2. 🧊 Make DIY Frozen Dog Treats

Beat the heat with fun homemade pup-sicles!

Some easy ideas:

-Frozen banana + dog safe peanut butter blend
-Bone broth ice cubes with a treat inside
-Watermelon and plain Greek yogurt pops

Tip: Use fun silicone molds to make cute shapes! (They have some cute dog paw ones on Amazon)

 

3. Treat your Pup to a Spa Day

A spa day is the paw-fect way to prep your pup for the summer heat. Also, how cute is your pup with a new haircut!?! 

SWFL Recommendations: 

Bonita Springs- Tropic Paws; offering grooming and doggie daycare, Benji gets groomed here and they’re super patient with him! Tropic Paws

Fort Myers- Pet Wants; Offering amazing grooming as well as dog food, treats, chews, and other supplies! This is Brandi and Benji’s favorite place to get their chews!  Pet Wants

 

4. 🍦 Treat Them to Dog-Friendly Ice Cream

Many pet bakeries and cafés now offer pup cups or dog-safe ice cream. If you can’t find one nearby, make your own with banana, peanut butter, and a splash of coconut milk. Remember to only feed special treats like this in moderation. 

Tip: Petco has a fun doggie ice cream in their freezer section Shop it here

 

5. 🎉 Attend a Dog Friendly Event

Check out our Instagram @brandispupshop for dog-friendly festivals, farmers markets, and yappy hours! These events are perfect for social pups and pet parents alike! Can’t attend a market but still wanna shop Brandi’s Pup Shop, Shop our newest arrivals on our website brandispupshop.com 

Pro Tip: Dress your pup in their favorite Brandi’s Pup Shop bandana to show off their adorable personality 😉

 

6. 🐕 Explore a New Hiking Trail

Explore a new trail or nature path with your pup! Just make sure it’s dog-safe and that your dog is conditioned for the terrain and heat.

Checklist:

-Leash and harness

-Waste bags

-Plenty of water

-Dog Treats

 

7. 💦 Set Up a Backyard Splash Zone

No beach? No problem! A kiddie pool, sprinkler, or splash pad can turn your yard into the paw-fect doggy water park. Water play is great exercise and helps your pup stay cool, just make sure to supervise and that your pup is not out in the heat for too long.

 

8. 📸 Plan a Summer Photoshoot

Capture the season with a summery pup photoshoot! Grab a fun prop (like a pineapple or beach ball), a cute bandana (☀️ Hot Pup Summer Collection, anyone?), and snap away. Bonus points for matching outfits!

Tip: Check out Brandi’s Pup Shop for bandanas that aren’t only Instagram ready but are super easy to put on!

 

9. 💤 Relax & Recharge—Together

Sometimes, the best moments are slow ones: a lazy afternoon nap, chilling in the shade, or watching the sunset with your best friend by your side.

Don’t forget to stay hydrated and cool, dogs can overheat quickly in the summer sun!

 

10. Book an Appointment with a Dog Gym

Dog gyms are popping up all around the country and they’re a great way to get your dogs exercise in. Sometimes in the summer, it's too hot to go on long walks, but a mobile dog gym can come to you and run your dog without the blazing sun! 

SWFL Recommendations: 

Naples- My Dogs Mobile Gym https://www.mydogsmobilegym.com/ 

Fort Myers/Cape Coral- Canines Cardio https://www.caninescardio.com/ 

 

Final Bark

Summer is full of opportunities for bonding and memory-making with your pup! This dog-friendly bucket list will help you and your pup have a summer to remember ☀️🐾

Doing any of the activities from this list? Tag us on Instagram @brandispupshop and #brandispupshop with your summer pup pics!