Puppy Pool -- Advice Needed!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I think the whale one is cute, but do you think your yorkie will be scared of it? Also, is it low enough where they will be able to jump in and out of it by themselves?? You don't want them to feel "trapped" in the pool, you know. I like the ones from eBay that are really small.

Good point. My dad bought me a ramp w/ a rubber bottom to help the dogs climb in and out of the pool. Also, I don't plan on completely filling up the pool with water -- I don't want to take any risks -- I'll only fill it up half way. And of course, my babies will NEVER be allowed in or even around the pool unsupervised.

[lilannie]

Originally Posted by kristalk2006

We had an inflatable pool until the neighbour kids (who came over to swim) started being loud, well Boethius (our bulldog) thought someone was in need of his help...apparently he felt the pool was attacking the kids needless to say the poor pool didn't stand a chance. So I am not sure if nails are a problem but teeth are Ever since then, we like the hard plastic ones.

LOL....too funny!.....Bailey goes all Rottie as well when he thinks a child is in distress, so I guess inflatable is out of the question for me too. Those pools sure are cute tho and great prices.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

Good point. My dad bought me a ramp w/ a rubber bottom to help the dogs climb in and out of the pool. Also, I don't plan on completely filling up the pool with water -- I don't want to take any risks -- I'll only fill it up half way. And of course, my babies will NEVER be allowed in or even around the pool unsupervised.

Okay Jen - this sounds like you are getting really ready for summer but what about bathing suits for your babies...you can't have them outside naked

[sneri13]

Jen I think the whale pool is adorable. Mac & Mellie love to go swimming. Mellie is more of the swimmer, Mac like floating on my raft drinking out of the cup holder. When he gets hot he just dives in.

[Lexi's_Mommy]

Originally Posted by connied2

One of the other YT people had a perfect size pool for a small dog. Much easier and smaller than those at the web site you have. They are the one ring pools and work great for our little guys. Here are a couple of links for a few cool pools...
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=

http://cgi.ebay.com/sand-n-sun-one-r...QQcmdZViewItem

Hope this helps. Connie

I got that exact same pool from Walmart for $4.00

[MyTrixie143]

I got an inflatable pool from riteaid it also sprays water when you hook it up to the hose, its about 12 inches high and it only cost me 7 dollars, cheap enough for me, I will have a ramp for them also. Just don't when I will be able to use, the weather is horrible here.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Okay Jen - this sounds like you are getting really ready for summer but what about bathing suits for your babies...you can't have them outside naked

LOL! They will be wearing a "suit" ... their BIRTHDAY SUIT!!! I love their little nakes bootays!! They looks so freakin adorable when they're WET!!

[mustangbee]

Princess loves to go in the pool. I buy her the plastic one, lots of room to play. She has a cute duckie one out on the patio, and a yellow one out by our family pool. The plastic ones are great, really easy to change the water too. Princess is three, I take her to Target and let her pick out her own every year. Some of the inflatable pools can be really hard to chang the water. I guess you would need to pick the one that works best for you. Princess's needs to get her inflatable boat for the big pool changed about every other year, they don't last that long, but they sure are fun.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I think the whale one is cute, but do you think your yorkie will be scared of it? Also, is it low enough where they will be able to jump in and out of it by themselves?? You don't want them to feel "trapped" in the pool, you know.

Excellent point!