Summer is an important time to be conscious of your dog's health and wellbeing during training. It is a common time for condition and training dogs, but the heat and increasing workload can be dangerous for a dog if you don’t have the proper gear and nutrition in mind.

Lucky Duck kennel | Upland Orange

Lucky Duck produces some of the safest and most durable kennels on the market. Their 5-Star Crash Rating ensures that your dog is safe while you travel. These kennels are feature rich, integrating tie down points for travel, a pitched floor to allow water to drain for quick drying, a reversible door so it can be opened from either direction, and many more thoughtful touches for usability. On top of all that, the new Upland Series features the “Upland Orange” color which is a great touch and payshomage to passionate upland hunters and their dogs.

$600; luckyduck.com

Paradigm Sporting Dog First Aid Kits

Having a good field first aid kit can be crucial to saving your dog during field emergencies. Paradigm First Aid Kits can be purchased as a Truck Kit with a Plano waterproof hard case that contains larger items such as stapler, saline wound wash, nail trimmers, and more. A smaller Field Kit that can attach directly to a bird vest is also available and features field necessities such as tourniquet, Kwik Stop Powder, honey packets, and more.

$289 (Truck Kit), $90 (Field Kit); paradigmsportingdog.com

Furvor Pet Broth Topper with Mobility Support

The Bone Broth Topper with Mobility Support from Furvor is a great way to supplement your dog’s diet, all while adding essential amino acids and glucosamine. The Topper is 10 to 30 times more nutrient packed than other broth toppers, helping promote gut health, mobility, and immunity. The Topper can be used for meal enhancement for picky eaters or added to water to help entice your dog to drink while in the field. Whatever way you serve the broth to your dog, both ensure your active dog is receiving vital nutrition with every tablespoon.

$24–$30; furvorpet.com

Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Large Breed Senior

What your dog eats will be the basis for their performance, especially as they reach senior age. The Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult 7+ Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice formula focuses on providing senior dogs the nutrition they need for the field. Real chicken and other high-quality proteins give your dog the protein it needs to maintain lean muscles. Crunchy kibble and tender, shredded chicken pieces provide glucosamine and EPA to nourish joint health, while omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A help keep skin and coat shiny and healthy.

$75 per 34lbs.; purina.com

Govee Bluetooth Thermometer

The Govee Bluetooth Thermometer is a great tool for keeping track of the temperature in your dog’s crate. Mini and compact, the Govee communicates to your phone through Bluetooth and a smart app that allows you to monitor temperature and humidity. Whether you’re working other dogs, driving, or running inside for a few minutes, with up to 262 feet of connecting distance, you can remotely monitor the temperature inside your dog’s crate at any given time.

$15; amazon.com