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Best Dog Pool Floats for Summer Fun on the Water
If you have a backyard pool or will be heading to the lake or beach this summer, consider getting your dog their very own pool float. Though it may sound hilarious at first, dogs can use them to lounge and relax in the water with their families. It’s ideal for those who aren’t strong swimmers but still want to join in on the fun and cool off near the water.
While it may take some adjusting, your dog might find floating around to be their new favorite activity. But to ensure their safety and comfortable when drifting, we’ve evaluated top-rated dog pool floats. Here’s what we found.
- comfortable to ride on
- stable design
- mesh bottom
- collapsible
- easy to set up
- puncture-resistant
The puncture-resistant fabric surface of this pool float helps ensure your dog will keep floating on. It requires no air pump as the innerspring design keeps it above water, and the center features mesh padding that can support dogs up to 65 pounds or greater, depending on the size you choose, for your dog to cool off. Best yet, the pool float can be compact...
- collapsible
- easy to set up
- puncture-resistant
- comfortable to ride on
- stable design
- mesh bottom
The puncture-resistant fabric surface of this pool float helps ensure your dog will keep floating on. It requires no air...
- stable surface
- stay dry
- can be pulled
- easy to inflate
- puncture-resistant
- multiple sizes
Made from puncture-resistant and UV-resistant vinyl, this paw print-shaped paw float is perfect for lounging. This inflatable float comes in three sizes: small, large, and extra-large. The float keeps dogs completely dry when afloat above water and has a loop that can be used to pull dogs with a rope. Note that it needs to be inflated before use.
- easy to inflate
- puncture-resistant
- multiple sizes
- stable surface
- stay dry
- can be pulled
Made from puncture-resistant and UV-resistant vinyl, this paw print-shaped paw float is perfect for lounging. This infla...
- semi-submerged
- easy to get on and off
- big dog friendly
- puncture-resistant
- no need to inflate
- can hang to dry
This float has a semi-submersible design that allows dogs to feel secure but still partially submerged to keep them cool and part of the fun. The float is available in small and large sizes and comes in six colorways. Shaped like a raft, it’s made with heavy fade- and weather-resistant fabric with embedded foam floats, which supports dogs up to 110 pounds....
- puncture-resistant
- no need to inflate
- can hang to dry
- semi-submerged
- easy to get on and off
- big dog friendly
This float has a semi-submersible design that allows dogs to feel secure but still partially submerged to keep them cool...
- partially submerged
- large size
- stable
- puncture-resistant material
- fun design
- easy to store
This inflatable dog float is made with two layers. The exterior has a nylon cloth that is resistant to puncturing, while the inner layer is an inflatable PVC tube, which helps to stabilize the float on the water. This pool float does need to be inflated and can be folded up after deflating for storage. Your dog will rest on Oxford cloth that has two holes to...
- puncture-resistant material
- fun design
- easy to store
- partially submerged
- large size
- stable
This inflatable dog float is made with two layers. The exterior has a nylon cloth that is resistant to puncturing, while...
- sturdy float
- water flow
- slip-resistant fabric
- foldable
- durable
- inflatable
Created for dogs who enjoy playing in the water, this pool float has holes on each side of the bottom of the float for water to seep in. This float folds down when not for storage but does need to be inflated to use. The outer layer of the float is Oxford cloth, which helps prevent punctures, and it has an inner layer of inflatable PVC to provide stability. ...
- foldable
- durable
- inflatable
- sturdy float
- water flow
- slip-resistant fabric
Created for dogs who enjoy playing in the water, this pool float has holes on each side of the bottom of the float for w...
- stable in water
- ideal for small dogs
- tough
- two inflation ports
- foldable for storage
- affordable
This float is the ideal size for small dogs. It contains two drainage holes in the middle (so the center of the float is stable in the water), and the PVC material inside makes it float well. Plus, it's super-cute (who doesn't love mint-green floaties with canine-themed patterns?).
- two inflation ports
- foldable for storage
- affordable
- stable in water
- ideal for small dogs
- tough
This float is the ideal size for small dogs. It contains two drainage holes in the middle (so the center of the float is...
- dry bottom
- small size
- easy to get into
- cute design
- affordable
- small size
Although these floats are technically made for children, they still work very well for toy breeds and other small dogs. The fun shapes of this float include fish, race cars, speed boats, sharks, and planes, making it a fun addition to your day at the pool or lake. However, you cannot pick the shape and it's chosen at random. Each one is made of vinyl plastic...
- cute design
- affordable
- small size
- dry bottom
- small size
- easy to get into
Although these floats are technically made for children, they still work very well for toy breeds and other small dogs. ...
- durable
- versatile
- sturdy
- cute color and patterns
- easy to set up
- simple to store
Dog-themed motifs decorate this cute pool float. It can hold dogs that weigh up to 100 pounds, and it's made of tough material, so it can withstand dogs scrambling on and off. Containing two inflation ports, the raft is easy to set up. Plus, it's also convenient to store when deflated.
- cute color and patterns
- easy to set up
- simple to store
- durable
- versatile
- sturdy
Dog-themed motifs decorate this cute pool float. It can hold dogs that weigh up to 100 pounds, and it's made of tough ma...
- holds big dogs
- durable
- comes with hook and rope
- multi-purpose
- safety-tested
- sturdy
Made of vinyl that resists UV rays and punctures alike, this float's material stands up to the rigors of canine play. Your dog won't be able to drift off in the pool or lake, as the float contains a built-in hook and rope to keep them close by. It can hold dogs that weigh up to 220 pounds, making it ideal for many different dog breeds, and it's safety-certif...
- multi-purpose
- safety-tested
- sturdy
- holds big dogs
- durable
- comes with hook and rope
Made of vinyl that resists UV rays and punctures alike, this float's material stands up to the rigors of canine play. Yo...
What To Know About Dog Pool Floats
Dog pool floats function very similarly to the ones humans use, but they’re built better for the dog’s size, weight, and nails. Here are some things to consider before purchasing one for your pet.
Uses
The best way for your dog to use a pool float is to give them a break when swimming. It gives dogs a chance to stop treading water and spend more time hanging with the people they love. They can be in pools, lakes, ponds, and other quiet bodies of water without a lot of waves which could cause the pool float to drift, or flip.
Types
There are a variety of pool floats. Some are dry top (where dogs are completely out of the water when on them). Other pool floats are semi-submerged or have holes in them that allow water to flow through. Small dogs can also use solid-bottomed floats that are designed for small children.
Size
When selecting pool floats, consider your dog’s size and weight. Be sure to check the weight limit on any float you are considering to make sure the float will be able to safely hold your dog. If your dog is between sizes, select the larger float because it will be more comfortable for your dog.
Safety
Before getting your dog a pool float, make sure they are comfortable in and near the water, and consider putting a dog life jacket on them. Dogs should always be supervised when using a pool float. Don’t tether your dog to a pool float, which float could seriously injure your dog if it flipped over or if your dog attempts to jump off it.
Some confident dogs take to riding pool floats right away, while some timid dogs might take a little longer to enjoy pool floats. With intentional introductions to pool floats, most dogs can learn to enjoy relaxing on one and having a new way to spend time with their families.
Start by introducing your dog to the pool float on the ground and outside the water. Use treats to encourage and reward your dog for sniffing at and investigating the pool float. Then, treat and praise your dog for putting their paws onto the pool float. When your dog is confident with the pool float on the ground, you can move the float into the water and then similarly praise and reward your dog.
If you select an appropriately-sized pool, float dogs of any size can enjoy relaxing on or playing on a pool float. Just make sure any pool float you select can support your dog’s weight and size.