I appreciate your concern but I've got it under control He always has water available to him. And as I explained, his dish is heavy and shaped in a way that makes it not easy to tip over. I bought it especially for that purpose. He is not outside for very long either. My mom just works down the street and often comes home throughout the day. Except for those few hours a day while we are working, he is inside with us. I guess I didn't really make that clear, he is NOT outside all the time. He is an inside dog.