Bought the dogs a pool

[Two Best Dogs!]

Toys r us was selling this cool pool on sale for $100 so I bought it. It ended up being about 1/3rd wider than I expected and a good 20 cm deeper than expected.

(was worried it wouldn't fit in the shed for a bit)

I think when fully filled even Thistle will have to swim. It has a metal frame, a filter, a water-your-garden attachment and most importantly - this 3 layered tarp stuff which is very strong for both dog feet and the plastic chair I use as a platform to help them get out.

 

We have been having lots of fun with it. Originally both were a bit hesitant, especially Thistle (video), so I started out with it only 30cm deep and have been putting them in the pool myself. It is now about 50cm deep. Today when I opened the shed and was setting up, they both put themselves in it as if to say "Hurry up lets play!". It is quite hot today.

 

(putting himself in)

 

favourite thing is, of course, fetch! good thing i got two floating balls now

(ball?!)

(ball?!!!)

 

Video: Link

 

 

(to meet local regulations and general safety for dogs, it was set up in the garage. they only access it with me around)

 

[Scottsmum]

Awesome!

[Scrappi&Monty]

Looks fun! I’ve seen the pics on Instagram, they’ll really love it in summer! 

[Animal House]

Aww, love Thymes face, who can't love their faces.  

 

Looks like Thistle has got the hang of retrieving in the water now, she'll be swimming like a champ in no time.