Do these really stay cooler inside in summer heat? Enuf so that pets will want to go in them when it's hot out?
1251728
Yes. I have 3 dogs and they will lay in their houses in the summer instead of in the shade. Love them.
1251729
I live in Kansas City, MO and my pets are using it now in July, I have my indigo on a cover porch which provide additional shade.
1251730
I believe they do. My dog Zeke goes in the indigo when it's real warm. But my kennel is near the garage and also has a cover , both which provide additional shade. Zeke is a Cavalier and they do not like the heat.
1251731
If you leave it in the sun it will get hotter than if you put it in the shade, naturally. However if the dog is left in a location where this is no shade at all then I presume this would be better than sitting exposed in the hot sun on a hot day. For the summer do not attach the optional door or it will heat up like a locked car. But I would recommend the optional door flaps for the winter. Personally I would put the house in a location where it would be shaded in the summer, at least for part of the day.
835432
no, absolutely no, place them in a regular temperature room should be fine.
1704510
No. Just a place to get out of the weather.We use one of those pet beds that heats the small house with the dogs own body heat.
1023494
For sunny days outside, when you don't want them to over heat, yes. I turn my on the side where the door swings down towards me. It's dimensions make it a perfect outside cage for days when I want my guys to get some time out in the sun.
1197186
They should not be out in the heat for too long. As long as you don't leave them sitting on a porch in direct sun I think they should be fine.
727306
I store mine inside at a constant temperature but you can store them outside as long as you keep them out of the direct Florida sun ..
1579945
My dog loves this bed, I checked the warmth of it when she got up after two hours of sleeping on it. It was only slightly warm from her body heat, but not hot. I do believe that either way it would keep your pet comfortable being just warm enough and just cool enough. We are so happy with the bed that we bought two more of them to have in various spots in our house. Hope this helps you.
919981
Not recommended, they will sweat and get soft. Ideally they should go on a rack where the air can flow around them while they cool off. Hope that helps!! =)
246677
I have used them this summer and did not notice any heat from them. Of course where I live it has been pleasant temperatures! Even though they might be warm in hot weather, it sure beats getting your arms all torn up....these are fantastic
1710596
They do get hot, but as long as I remember to drape it with a sheet (fitted crib sheets work great!), it shades it from direct sunlight and we have no problem.
1377462
Your kidding, right? I have found the bowls are barely "warm " to the touch. Just came in from letting flock out of their coops. It is 12 degrees and water was still perfect, & kept them hydrated through the night. Mine sets on a short wooden box. Perhaps if you put them on a additional heated surface but that is even hard for me to buy into. They are a blessing to us.
1428993
Keeping the "shade" part open to just have the netting covering your baby should keep it cooler inside. Putting the solid covering over will make it quite warmer in there. I wouldn't recommend that during summer heat
944167
Definitely seems like they do as long as it isn't brutally hot. They like being indoors and sunny.
1090431
They stay fairly cool. There have been a couple times when I needed potholders for comfort.
747868
Yes. I think they all do. When they get hot I just put them down for a while to cool off. When you are using the Clippers you can put the little plastic length guide heads on them, and then the hot part will not touch the dog so much
864489
Yes! We wear ours in both warm and cold conditions -- they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
298347
"Cool" is a relative term. When they are wet or moist and there is a bit of a breeze, they will feel a bit cool, but only a bit. However, I use mine in Honduras, where I live, and find them very comfortable in our extremely high humidity and temps. They are much better than slathering on sunscreen!!