Most dog owners have witnessed their pets diving into ponds and lakes to cool down when the weather is especially warm.
And while it seems highly logical to allow your four-legged friend to take a dip in a body of water to allow them to chill out a little - there are a number of things you should take into consideration before you let them off the leash.
Dr Caroline Goulton has recently urged dog owners to stay vigilant when it comes to allowing their dogs to cool off in the river at this time of year, and you should never - under any circumstances - allow them to go near certain bodies of water. Specifically, Dr Goulton detailed how you should make sure your dog doesn't swim in stagnant water when the weather is hot.
