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Your dog's schedule: wake up, bark, swim, repeat.
Promising review: "Our two dogs love these skipping stones. We have a GSD/lab mix and an Australian Shepherd and they both carry these with them everywhere we go. They love chasing after them on land or in water. Other people have written that they were concerned about the size of the stones for larger dogs but our two large breed dogs have never given us any concern for choking hazards while playing with them. We recommend these constantly to our friends who have dogs that destroy toys. These are nearly indestructible. We still have the pair we bought last summer and they’re still in decent condition." –Goldenis
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99.
My dog loves to soak on the top step of our pool, but when we start splashing around, he gets excited and starts running around on the hot ground around the pool. Within 20 minutes, his paws would start bleeding, and we'd have to take him inside. But once we bought these booties, he can move from being in the pool to running around with ease. The Velcro is very secure, they provide great traction on slippery surfaces, and he also looks really cute with them on!
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in five sizes).
Promising review: "Great lifejacket! I ordered this for my mini long-haired dachshund, who tries hard but is not a strong swimmer. He's able to stay afloat with this vest (we're still working on keeping his head above water, but the neck piece on this vest helps a lot)." –Kristina Circelli
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in three different styles for beginner, intermediate, or expert swimmers).
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect! I have a 22-pound corgi and got her a medium. It's great because it is very adjustable. The straps are actually very long. I was afraid it would be too big because of that, but they adjust way down and it fits great! My corgi has a docked tail, so when she wiggles her butt the mermaid tail is sitting on top of her nub and also wiggles. It's adorable! 🤣" –Afarrell6
Get it from Amazon for $23.89+ (available in sizes XS–XL and four colors).
Promising review: "Couldn't be happier with this product. Our dog has been paddling with us for three to four years now and he has slipped off a few times and often seems cautious of it happening again. We received this quickly and at a great price. I was impressed with the way it was shipped, the size, and the quality of the pad itself. It was also very easy/simple to apply. Our dog now seems comfortable and even more relaxed than ever. He sits a lot more on the board than he ever has. He even seems to know that it is his designated spot. We love it and highly recommend it to anyone that SUPs with their dog." Todd
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
Promising review: "I have two pitbull mixes that are power chewers and I cannot believe how well this toy has held up! They destroy just about every toy in a matter of minutes but this has lasted surprisingly well. Love that they can play with it in the pool and they also carry it to the porch to tug on. There’s a few chew marks and they did manage to tear off the little yellow arms but overall I’m super impressed and happy with this for the price!" –Haley
Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in three designs).
Promising review: "My pup loves her Jolly Ball when she swims! Rugged yet soft enough to grab! It's truly her best friend (other than me of course.)" –Debbiemadison
Get it from Amazon for $15.03 (available in three sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "This is the BEST water bottle I have found on the market. It has a locking mechanism so that there's no leaks or spills. It has a straw attached on the inside so that you can get every last drop. A foldable bowl for the dog to easily drink out of. And it makes it smaller in size which is easier to carry around. A strap to carry from your belt loop, wrist, backpack loop, etc. Love the color options as well. This is a must have!" –Michael C
Get it from Amazon for $15.97 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I normally never write a review. But for this I feel it's necessary. My big boy loves it. I purchased the largest size, just so he would have plenty of room to move around. My dog is 110 pounds and is 15 years old. It's easy for him to get in, which has been a problem in the past with the larger hard plastic blue pools. Maybe it was the excitement of a new pool, but he did it. I must say, so glad I decided to purchase this. I would buy it 100 more times! Highly recommend!" –A.L.M.
Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in sizes S–2XL).
Promising review: "We're already hitting triple digits in Arizona and I wish I'd found this wonderful splash pad years ago. Both of our dogs lost their minds with happiness when I set this up. They had a fantastic playtime with both the fountain effect and just tromping around inside the pool. Great way for them to cool off and get some exercise when it's just too hot for their normal trail runs." –Kayce
Get it from Amazon for $38.99.
Promising review: "This Hyper Pet brand has a strong cloth-covered rubber rim that’s a bit sturdier than the other discs we’ve bought. Also the nylon material seems to be stronger. My husband claims that he can throw the Hyper Pet Fetch Toy further and with more control." –Linniecat
Get it from Amazon for $10.22 (color chosen at random).
Promising review: "This towel absorbs so much water!!! I have a dog with a VERY thick undercoat, so she stays wet even after you think you've dried her. I can't keep the dog out of the water (lake, pool, sprinklers, puddle) and is always wet. And a wet dog smells..... this towel take care of that. She loves the towel so much that when she sees it she immediately stands perfectly so that you can dry every inch of her body. This towel has eliminated the need for me to blow dry the dog before allowing her to be in the house. Loved the towel so much I purchased one for the other pup who doesn't enjoy the water as much but does enjoy a nice bath. These towels have saved me time and many headaches, absolutely love them!!!" –D G
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I needed a platform to help my dog climb the boat ladder a little better. The Load-a-Pup worked like a charm! It supports the weight of my 115-pound lab and myself (170 pounds) with no problem. The rungs of our pontoon ladder were too wide to use the metal mounting bracket that is supposed to go over a rung, so I instead just trusted the included straps to hold the step. Worked perfectly!" –Kali
Get it from Amazon for $152.
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