Make sure the bowl is clean and hasn't been sitting out in the sun all day--bacteria can grow in their bowl if you don't wash it and provide fresh water. Don't try to force or pour water into your dog's mouth, even if he refuses to drink, as he will likely just suck it into his lungs and choke.If your dog won't drink, try wetting his tongue with water. You can use your hand or squeeze water from a cloth and onto his tongue.
Don't give your dog ice water or ice if you think he is overheated. This can actually cool him down too quickly and shock his system., Get him indoors as soon as possible. If you are outdoors and can pick your dog up, carry him back to your car or house. If there is a pond or stream nearby, allow him to stand in the water and cool down a little before heading back.At the very least, try to get your dog into a shady spot.


Try to get your dog someplace with air conditioning or fans that you can position to blow on him.Once he is removed from the heat, evaluate his symptoms and call your veterinarian. It may be necessary to bring him in for emergency treatment.
 Don't ice ice or icepacks--you need to bring her temperature down gradually. If you lower her temperature too quickly or it falls too low, it could be just as dangerous as overheating.If you don't have towels, you can cool her by pouring room temperature water on her body.Wet her ear flaps and her paw pads. Most of a dog's sweat glands are in her paws, and cooling these down may help lower her temperature.You can also try evaporative cooling by rubbing her footpads and groin with isopropyl alcohol.Evaporative cooling works using the same principles as sweating--as the alcohol evaporates, it removes the heat from your dog's body.
Give your dog access to plenty of fresh, cool water.
Remove your dog from the heat.
Cool your dog down by draping cool, wet towels over her neck, under her forelimbs (in her armpits) and between her hind legs (around her groin).These towels should be cool, not cold.
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