A trip to the local Walmart was well worth the $11 expense to see these two silly dogs wading, splashing, pawing, and yes, drinking the pool water. We keep the kiddie pool in a cool shaded area too so the water doesn't heat up in the sun.

A bit of added fun is to place something flat in the bottom of the pool that isn't really easy to grab a hold of. They paw and snout dive for it. We used just a small, flat rock. Not too small to easily swallow or pick up, but not too large either.

They especially like it when I put my Ice Cube Jerky Treats in their swimming pool. What a splashing, doggon good time they have.

After their daily walk, we all get in the pool and cool our hot feet. It's become a fun and crazy summertime tradition. In the spring, when the pool comes out, they are the happiest dogs in the world.

Before we actually purchased a real Kiddie Pool though, we tested how well they would like it and use it with an old storage container.