A dog can learn to behave properly at home: greet people without jumping, listen when spoken to, walk more calmly, control its impulses, and understand what is expected of it.

If I could sit down with each of you before summer fully settles in, this is what I would share. Florida summers are beautiful, long days, afternoon storms, beach trips, family time. But for our pets, this season can also be one of the most physically stressful times of the year. Every summer, we see preventable emergencies that start with good intentions, “just a short walk,” “just a little time outside.”