What Are the Best Dog Toys for Playing in the Swimming Pool?

When choosing toys for dogs playing in a swimming pool, it’s essential to consider safety, durability, and the dog’s enjoyment. Here are some of the best options:

• Floating Toys: These are ideal as they won’t sink and are easy for the dog to spot and retrieve. Examples include floating rubber toys, water-safe frisbees, and floating balls.
• Interactive Toys: Toys that encourage play and exercise, like floating tug ropes or toys that release treats, can be fun and stimulating for a dog.
• Durable and Safe Materials: Ensure the toys are made from materials that are safe for dogs and can withstand constant exposure to water and the rigors of play. Avoid toys that could easily break and become choking hazards.
• Size-Appropriate Toys: Choose toys that are appropriate for your dog’s size and bite strength to prevent choking and ensure they can comfortably carry the toy.
• Bright Colors: Brightly colored toys are easier for dogs to see in the water, making the play more enjoyable and safer.
• Water Launchers: These toys can throw balls or other floating toys far into the water, which is excellent for dogs that enjoy fetching and swimming.
• Cooling Toys: Some toys can be frozen or stay cool, providing relief from the heat while playing in the pool.

Always supervise your dog while playing in the pool, and ensure they are comfortable and safe in the water. Regularly check the toys for signs of wear and tear and replace them when necessary.

Here is a list of the best toys that our dogs love for Playing In the swimming Pool

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Swimming Pool Floating Bumper Toys: The second our boys see these toys come out, they know it is playtime! These brightly colored toys float and are easy to see in the pool. One good feature about this toy is that it has a rope on it. The rope makes it easier to get the toy back from an excited dog who doesn’t want to let it go. However, be aware that it is not a chew toy. After playing with your dog, you will want to put this toy away where the dogs cannot reach it. 

Dog Throwing Stick Fetching Toy: This bright green toy is easy to see in the pool. It’s effortless to clean and is also perfect for a game of fetch, whether in the swimming pool or not. 

Dog Float Raft For Swimming Pool: This raft has brought our crew tons of joy and laughter. Our dogs love to get in the raft and float around. Our boy Erney runs and jumps into the raft, sailing it across the pool. We always think he will puncture it as he is nearly 100 pounds flying through the air and landing in the raft. But we’ve had one since 2018, and it has survived all of his crazy jumping. We love this raft so much that we bought a second one. The large raft is for dogs 65 pounds and up. It also comes in a smaller size for dogs under 65 pounds.

Fun and Powerful Squirt Gun for Swimming Pool: Our boy Erney loves this toy! To be clear, it is NOT a dog toy, and we do NOT recommend shooting your dog in the face with a water gun. It is a great toy for getting your dog to chase a water stream. We like to shoot the water at the raft listed above and watch as Erney tries to catch the water by jumping into the raft. It’s a good time for all!

Amphibious Bumper Fetch and Float Dog Toy: We are big fans of Chuckit! Toys and this one is no exception. Unlike the previously mentioned bumper toys, these Chuckit! bumpers are made of a softer foam, rather than a hard plastic. These toys also come with an attached rope, making it easier to pick up and extract from an excited dog. 

Coolaroo The Original Cooling Elevated Dog Bed: They like to lie on their Coolaroo beds after playing in the pool. These beds are elevated off the ground and help our boys dry off and keep cool. The Coolaroo is great for outdoor use as it is easy to clean. We take the hose to it, rinse it off, and it is clean. It’s also an eco-friendly option, which is always a bonus.

Outward Hound Granby Splash Orange Dog Life Jacket: When we first moved into a house with a pool, we purchased these life jackets for our dogs. It didn’t take long to realize that our guys are natural swimmers. After ensuring they knew the swimming pool exits and how to get out of the pool, we allowed them to swim without these life jackets. Some dogs may be better off keeping the life jacket on while swimming or lounging in the pool. These jackets are made of a ripstop material and are very durable. They also come with a handle at the top of the life jacket, making it easy to get your dog out of the water.

There you have it, a list of our top swimming pool toys for dogs. Summer will be here soon, and we look forward to returning to the water!

Click below for a video of our dogs playing in the pool.