Your Dog's Ultimate Summer Essentials Guide: Discover the Best 7 Independent Dog Brands Today
Looking to discover something new this summer? We’ve teamed up with seven of our favourite independent dog brands to bring you the ultimate Summer Essentials Guide. Our Summer Guide is packed with ideas to keep your pooch safe, cool and happy throughout these endless heatwaves.
From stylish walks and natural treats to summer safety, staying hydrated and family days out, these are the small dog businesses we genuinely love and think every dog owner should know about. If you’re looking to shop small and treat your pup to the very best, you’ve come to the right place.
Enjoy Ice Cream Together: Dog & Bond
Keep tails wagging all summer with Dog & Bond's award-winning make-at-home Doggy Ice Cream Mixes. Simply add water, freeze, and treat your dog to a refreshing homemade snack made with natural, human-grade ingredients. Available in three delicious flavours – Peanut Butter, Strawberry Bliss and Fresh Mint – they're a fun activity for pet parents and a cooling treat for dogs on warm days. Whether enjoyed in the garden, after a walk, or as a special summer surprise, Dog & Bond's Doggy Ice Cream Mixes are a must-have for every dog-lover.
Walking Sets Designed for Summer: Bew Dogs
At Bew Dogs, we believe every summer walk deserves a little style. Our Sundown Collection features luxuriously soft velvet dog walking accessories, including adjustable dog harnesses, perfect-fit collars, matching leads and sailor bows.
Inspired by the colours of summer sunsets, the collection is designed for everything from beach days to evening strolls (and there have been a lot more of these recently). Comfortable, practical and made to mix and match, it’s the perfect choice for dogs who love everyday adventures without compromising on style.
Safe Summer Travels: Charlie the Vet
Summer is all about making memories with our dogs, from beach days and camping trips to countryside walks and family holidays. Unfortunately, it's also one of the busiest times of year for veterinary emergencies and common health problems. Heatstroke, burnt paw pads, grass seed injuries, cuts, stings and upset stomachs all become much more common during the warmer months.
At Charlie the Vet, our mission is to help pet owners feel confident when the unexpected happens. Our award-winning Pet First Aid Kits are designed to be packed alongside your own holiday essentials, so you're prepared wherever your adventures take you. Alongside our first aid range, we also offer a complete collection of vet-designed pet wellness products, including our bestselling Diarrhoea Care Probiotic Paste for digestive upsets, Gut Care for ongoing digestive health, Scoot Care for anal gland support and our Antiseptic Wound & Skin Care Spray for cuts, grazes and irritated skin.
Whether you're heading to the beach, exploring the countryside or setting off on a family holiday, Charlie the Vet is here to help keep your dog safe, healthy and adventure-ready all summer long.
Natural Summer Hydration: Furr Boost
At Furr Boost, we believe summer should be just as fun and safe for dogs as it is for us. Our natural hydration drink is specially formulated to help dogs stay properly hydrated when the temperatures rise, topping up fluids and electrolytes in a way plain water alone doesn't always manage on hot walks or beach days. With a number of tasty flavours to choose from, our discovery pack is the perfect way to explore which one is your dog's favourite. Beyond the bowl, we love finding new ways to keep dogs cool and entertained — from frozen Furr Boost ice lollies as a refreshing treat, to simple enrichment ideas that turn hydration into playtime. It's a small addition to the daily routine that makes a big difference to how dogs feel through the summer months.
Keep Summer Memories Forever: Pawthena
At Pawthena, we know there are some photos you’ll never scroll past without smiling. Summer has a way of giving us even more moments like that, from sandy paws on the beach to golden evening walks and adventures somewhere new.
Our personalised wooden keyrings from Pawthena Studio transform your favourite pet photo into a beautifully handcrafted keepsake, with every portrait individually hand drawn to capture the unique face, expression and personality that make your pet unmistakably yours, before being laser engraved onto natural birch plywood.
Thoughtfully handmade to order, each piece is created to celebrate the pet you love, the memories you’ve shared and the special bond that makes them such an unforgettable part of your life.
Essential Enrichment When It's Too Hot to Trot: PetBuddy
Summer is the perfect time for new adventures with your dog, from long countryside walks and beach trips to relaxing together in the garden. We've refreshed PetBuddy to help you make the most of every moment, with carefully chosen natural treats, enriching toys and our brand-new Dog Advice Hub, packed with expert advice to keep tails wagging all season long.
Discover some Canine Hospitality this Summer: Sir Woofchester's
Enjoy your summer in style – with Sir Woofchester’s Canine Hospitality! Choose from a wide variety of dog snacks, treats, dinners and beverages… Maybe Bark Burgers are your favourite? Or the Woof Bar, or Paw Star Martini.
Look out for Sir Woofchester’s products at high-quality cafes, pubs, hotels & holiday parks across the UK... and remember to stay cool!