{"id":599084,"date":"2026-06-15T20:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/599084\/world-cup-watch-parties-are-bringing-dogs-outside-and-one-summer-risk-comes-with-them.html"},"modified":"2026-06-15T20:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:30:30","slug":"world-cup-watch-parties-are-bringing-dogs-outside-and-one-summer-risk-comes-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/599084\/world-cup-watch-parties-are-bringing-dogs-outside-and-one-summer-risk-comes-with-them.html","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Watch Parties Are Bringing Dogs Outside and One Summer Risk Comes With Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cWorld Cup watch parties bring people together, but dogs often spend those same hours in grass, shade, and shared outdoor spaces,\u201d said Abdelhak Hacht, owner of DEWELPRO. \u201cProtection matters most before exposure becomes visible.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
World Cup watch parties can keep dogs outside longer during summer gatherings, increasing exposure to fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes in backyards, patios, shaded lawns, and shared outdoor spaces. DEWELPRO highlights simple prevention steps and a plant-based daily-wear collar designed to help keep protection consistent before pests become visible.<\/div>\n

Pinedale, Wyoming – June 15, 2026 – <\/strong>World Cup watch parties are not just filling living rooms this summer. In many homes, they are moving outside — to patios, backyards, grills, outdoor screens, shaded lawns, and long afternoons where friends, family, and dogs gather around the game.<\/p>\n

For dogs, that can mean more freedom: more time in the yard, more guests to greet, more food smells, more grass, and more excitement.<\/p>\n

But it can also mean more quiet exposure to fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.<\/p>\n

Outdoor watch parties often last for hours. Dogs may move between the patio, lawn, fence line, garden areas, shaded corners, and places where other pets or wildlife have passed through. Even when the setting feels familiar, summer conditions can make pest exposure easier to miss.<\/p>\n

A dog may spend the afternoon outside and come back in looking happy and tired. The scratching, biting, irritation, or hidden tick may not appear until later. Fleas can travel indoors on the coat and settle into rugs, bedding, furniture, and floor cracks. Ticks can attach quietly under fur around the ears, neck, belly, legs, or between the toes. Mosquitoes can bite quickly during warm evenings and disappear before anyone notices.<\/p>\n

That is why dog owners hosting or attending World Cup gatherings may want to think about prevention before the first whistle, not after the first scratch.<\/p>\n

Helpful steps include checking dogs after time outside, keeping grass trimmed, removing standing water, washing pet bedding, vacuuming areas where dogs rest, and making sure protection stays consistent during outdoor-heavy summer routines.<\/p>\n

For pet owners looking for a simple daily-wear option, the DEWEL Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs<\/strong>, available through DEWELPRO.com<\/a>, uses plant-based aromatic compounds to help create a natural scent barrier around the dog. The collar is designed to make dogs less attractive to fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes before pests latch on.<\/p>\n

“World Cup watch parties bring people together, but dogs often spend those same hours moving through grass, shade, and shared outdoor spaces,” said Abdelhak Hacht, owner of DEWELPRO<\/strong>. “Protection matters most before exposure becomes visible.”<\/p>\n

The DEWEL collar uses a flexible TPE base infused with cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, and linaloe oil. These ingredients are released gradually over time to support long-duration repellent care without harsh chemicals, pesticides, or nerve toxins.<\/p>\n

The collar is adjustable up to 25 inches, intended for dogs 8 weeks and older, and is often chosen by owners looking for a gentler option for dogs with sensitive skin. For larger dogs, two collars can be connected together for a proper fit.<\/p>\n

For dogs already dealing with active fleas or ticks, owners should first address the visible issue using their preferred treatment method, such as flea shampoo, combing, tick removal, a veterinarian-recommended product, or another proven approach. Once the active issue is under control, steady prevention can help reduce the chance of new pests latching on again.<\/p>\n

Because the collar works through natural oils, frequent swimming, bathing, or repeated water exposure may reduce effectiveness over time. Dogs around sprinklers, pools, rain, or wet grass may need closer monitoring and earlier replacement.<\/p>\n

A World Cup match can turn a normal summer day into a backyard event. For dogs, that means more people, more movement, and more time in the places pests can hide. The game may end after 90 minutes, but what dogs pick up outside can follow them back indoors.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> DEWELPRO LLC<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Abdelhak Hacht
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> +13073160270
Address:<\/strong>34 N Franklin Ave Ste 687 1739
City:<\/strong> Pinedale
State:<\/strong> WY
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/dewelpro.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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