Cooling mat helped a bit. Timing and shade mattered more though.

Blizzard digs holes under the deck like it is his job. I stopped fighting it and hose the dirt off later.

6am walks only. After that she is a rug next to the AC.

Kiddie pool in the shade plus frozen Kong. We skip midday completely in July.

Paw check on hot pavement is non-negotiable for us. If it is too hot for my hand, we are not going. Kodiak gets short sniff walks in the evening when it cools down. Shade and water matter more than any gadget we bought. ASPCA has a solid summer checklist: aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety Worth a read if you are new to northern breeds in a warm state.