Red's Top 6 Dog-Friendly Outdoor Activities For Summer 2025

At Red, we’re firm believers that time spent outdoors is the best time, and heading out with your pooch only makes the experience even more rewarding. Now, with summer in full swing, there is no better way to make the most of the sun than with your furry friend in tow. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of our favourite 6 dog-friendly outdoor activities you can set out on this summer. Let’s get into it.

Paddleboarding With Your Pup

If your dog is okay with the water, then a summer SUP session with your furry friend is always great fun and can be a calming way to take in some nature together. Don’t forget to grab yourself a dog buoyancy aid to make sure you’re keeping your dog safe in the event that they fall into the water.

An Early Morning Run Or Walk

Next up on our list of dog-friendly outdoor activities is a simple early morning run. Summer can make it so the ground is too hot to be able to take your dog out on a run, so you’ll want to make sure you’re beating the heat by heading out early while it's still relatively cool. Bring plenty of water for both of you for when it's time to get some rest.

Boat Trip On A Lake

There’s few better ways to spend a lovely summer day than out on the water, and one of the more unique ways to do it is on a boat trip. You’ll have to check in advance, but many boats will allow well-behaved dogs aboard. So pack your waterproof backpack with everything you need and head on out!

Hiking

One of our favourite dog-friendly outdoor activities is hiking. As previously mentioned, the heat can be harmful to dogs’ paws, but if you create your route properly and head out at the right time, you should be able to avoid this. It’s a great way to expose your dog to all kinds of new sights and smells, which they’ll love, and you’ll be able to take in nature together with your furry companion. 

Beach Picnic Day

Nothing beats an awesome summer beach day, and your dog will love it too. A picnic is a great way to spend a summer day, relaxing and enjoying the sun with your pet at the beach. You’ll have good food, good weather and great company. Our water-resistant adventure blanket is a great piece of kit to have on hand, because it’s compact, waterproof and designed to easily shake off both dog hair and sand!

Camping In The Wild

A weekend getaway camping in the great outdoors is one of those dog-friendly outdoor activities that you have to try for yourself at some point, so why not give it a go this summer? Bring along your outdoor blanket, a tent and the rest of your camping gear, and set off on a camping adventure together with your dog.

There you have it, our list of top dog outdoor activities that you can head out on this summer! If you have any questions about our adventure outdoor blanket or any of the other products available from Red, then get in touch. Our team will be happy to help.