By Wednesday, most of us are just trying to make it to the weekend. But there is someone in your house who has been putting in the work right alongside you — and they never once asked for a break.
Your dog.
Colorado summer is genuinely hard on dogs, even if they are too loyal to say so. The afternoon heat on the trails, the pavement temperatures midday, the lingering stress from July 4th fireworks just a few days ago — it all accumulates. By mid-week, a dog who had a full weekend and a few big outings is often running on fumes.
Signs Your Dog Could Use a Little Extra Care
It usually shows up subtly. Sleeping more than normal. Moving a little stiff when they get up from the floor. Less interested in the walk they would normally drag you out for. Sometimes clingy, sometimes just quieter than usual.
None of that is alarming. It is just a dog telling you, in dog language, that they are tired.
A Simple Wednesday Check-In
You do not need a complicated routine here. Make sure their water is fresh and cool — ice cubes in the bowl go a long way in July. Skip the midday walk if the pavement is hot, and let them rest somewhere shaded during the afternoon. And if you want to give them something a little extra mid-week, there are a few things at the shop that fit naturally into this.
The Koi CBD Dog Biscuits – Calming Support Treats ($35) are one we reach for a lot. Each biscuit delivers 5mg of full-spectrum CBD alongside calming chamomile, in a green apple and peanut butter flavor that most dogs go absolutely nuts for. One in the afternoon helps them settle in.
For dogs who are also carrying some stiffness — which Colorado summer heat can make more noticeable, not less — the Koi CBD Pet Chews Collection ($35) gives you three formulas in one: calming, hip and joint, and omega wellness. Each chew has 6mg of full-spectrum CBD, and you can switch between formulas depending on what your dog seems to need that day.
Your Dog Just Needs You to Notice
There is no complicated protocol here. Dogs do not need a full wellness overhaul — they just need you to slow down with them for a few minutes on a Wednesday afternoon. Same as you would want.
If you want to talk through what might work best for your dog based on their size, age, or activity level, we are at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland. Open Monday through Saturday 11am to 6pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm.
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