Dogs around town are practicing their dog paddle strokes and searching for floating toys, all in preparation for upcoming Dog Swim Days. Finally, dogs get to take over the pool or water park!
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Just as local swimming pools across the country are closing for the summer season, lucky dogs in some areas are invited to splish, splash and frolic in the pool before it’s drained for the season.
At many events, there’s more than just swimming and socializing – you’ll find games and contests, like the ‘Biggest Splash’ and ‘Coolest Wet Dog’ contests and some events are attended by hundreds of dogs! You’ll also find everything from vendors with goodies for dogs to micro-chipping clinics and more. Even better, many events charge a nominal admission fee, which is typically donated to animal rescue groups, and animal rescue groups are often on hand with adoptable pets looking for their forever homes.
If you don’t see an event near you listed below, just google “Dog Swim Day” or “Dog Pool” with your city name or ask about it at your local public pool or check doggie event listings.
Please add details about events in your area in the Comments section below. Note more dates will be added here soon since some locations with annual events have not yet posted their event dates.
Check out one event in Corvallis, Oregon from a few years back – looks like a great time for water-loving dogs!
The Scoop:
Here’s a sampling of 2018 Dog Swim Days across the country.
Paso Robles, CA
Dog Splash Days
Templeton Community Pool
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9
Boulder, CO
Dog Dayz
Monday to Sunday, Sept. 10-23
Englewood, CO
11th Annual Doggie Plunge
Pirate’s Cove Family Aquatic Center
Saturday, September 8
Parker, CO
Annual Barker Days
O’Brien Park Pool
Saturday, September 8
Washington, DC
Doggie Swim Day
Upshur, Randall, Francis Pools
Saturday, September 8
Coral Gables, FL
Paws in the Pool
Venetian Pool
Sunday, October 7
Cedar Rapids, IA
K9Splash!
Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12
Des Moines, IA
Doggie Dive
August 20 – Ashworth, Birdland, Nahas, Teachout Pools
September 3 – Northwest Pool
Lexington, KY
Doggie Paddle
Saturday, September 8
Louisville, KY
Dog Swim
Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility
Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8
Rockville, MD
Doggie Dip Day
Saturday, September 8
Washtenaw County, MI
Annual Dog Swim
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9
Papillion, NE
10th Annual Dog Day at the Bay
Papio Bay Aquatic Center
Sunday, September 9
Mason, OH
Dog Day
The Beach Waterpark
Saturday, September 8
Corvallis, OR
Dog Day at Osborn Aquatic Center
Osborn Aquatic Center
Saturday, September 22
Charleston, SC
Dog Day Afternoon
Saturday, September 8 at Splash Island Waterpark at Palmetto Islands County Park
Sunday, September 9 at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark at Wannamaker County Park
Greenville, SC
Waggin’ at the Waterpark
Otter Creek Waterpark
Saturday, September 22
Bedford, TX
Doggie Splash
Bedford Splash
Saturday, September 8
Garland, TX
9th Annual Wags & Waves
Hawaiian Falls Garland Park
Saturday, September 8
Plano, TX
K9 Kerplunk Dog Swim
Oak Point Recreation Center Outdoor Pool
Sunday, September 9
Tacoma, WA
Pooch Pool Party
Saturday, September 8
Madison, WI
Capital K9’s Dog Paddle
Saturday, September 9
Salt Lake City, UT
Doggie Day 2018
Liberty Park Pool
Saturday, September 9
Alexandria, VA
Annual Doggie Swim Day
Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15
Thank you to Thomas Dwyer for the photo taken at the Doggie Paddle and Play Day at Black Mountain Recreation Center in Henderson, Nevada.
