Quick Answer: Place it in your dog's favourite resting spot in the coolest room of your home, away from direct sunlight. Other high-value placements: by the door for post-walk recovery, on the back seat during summer car travel, and in any outdoor shaded area where your dog likes to rest.
Best Indoor Placements
- Their usual resting spot — most dogs use their cooling mat most when it's where they already choose to rest
- Coolest room in the house — often a tiled bathroom, kitchen, or north-facing room
- Near but not in direct airflow — air conditioning or a fan can help the mat reset faster
- Away from sunny windows — direct sun heats the mat surface
By the Front Door
Place the mat by the door and let your dog settle on it immediately when you return from walks. Body temperature stays elevated for 20-30 minutes after exercise ends — the mat catches this recovery window without any extra thought from you.
In the Car
The mat works well on the back seat or in the cargo area during summer car travel. No electricity needed — works the same way it does at home.
Outdoors
Works in shaded outdoor areas — patios, under trees, covered porches. Avoid direct sun as this heats the mat surface rather than allowing it to stay cool.
Recommended Product
Our Dog Cooling Mat — available in 4 sizes. Choose a size your dog can fully stretch out on. See all Comfort & Cooling products.
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