We have 2 boxers, Kira and Duke. When we go out to swim, the dogs just have to go along. We have tried to get them into the pool, but they will have nothing to do with that. Kira gets really excited when someone is standing on the pool deck, and barks at them..she wants them to jump in and splash her. If the kids don't do it enough..she starts yelping at them as if to say "come one..hurry up.." She is somewhat content if you just splash with your hands, but she really likes if they jump in. Duke, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with the splashing business. He just likes to lick the pool water off of you.