Enjoying a Doggie Splash Day

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Did you know that, as the summer pool season draws to a close, many public pools wrap up the summer with a Doggie Splash Day? These events, generally planned for late August, open up the pool to be enjoyed by dogs!

To find a Doggie Splash Day in your area, call your local parks and recreation department or search for your city’s name and “doggie splash day” or “dog pool day.”

Once you locate a Doggie Splash Day in your area, check out the restrictions. In general:

• your dog will need to be current with immunizations
• your dog will need to be licensed
• you’ll need to keep your dog on a leash when he’s not in the pool
• some splash days restrict entrance into the water to dogs only
• you’ll need to clean up after your dog

Some doggie splash days have swimsuit contests and pool races for the dogs.

If you do attend a doggie splash day, have fun! You’ll make some great summer memories (and get some fun photos!) Be sure to check out our special pool safety section with tips from Stephanie M. Colman of Caninestein Dog Training:

• Pool Safety: Water In, Water Out
• Pool Safety: Learning to Wait Your Turn
• Pool Safety: Knowing When to Say When
• Pool Safety for Dogs: Teaching Your Dog to Swim
• Pool Safety: Teaching Your Dog to Use the Pool Steps
• Pool Safety: Specific Needs of Different Breeds
• Pool Safety for Dogs: Easy Does It
• Pool Safety: After the Swim

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