Rent a pool in Austin for an hour or a day on Swimply
The reviews are in, and Austin-area dogs give the Loungy Turtle pool two paws up for fun in the sun.
In addition to a private, fun pool for the pups to doggy paddle around, there is also a big yard for them to run and play.
And there are Instaworthy spots to feature your dog, as well as a jar of treats and a water bowl to keep the doggies happy.
Book now for a great pool day with your dog(s).
The rain coming down in Austin lately has been wonderful, but there can be dangers after these rains in the freshwater around the area.
As the waters rise around Austin, it’s tempting to jump in the water and bring dogs along, but take caution.
Oil from the roads from the past couple of dry months will be washed into the water, as well as debris, animal feces, and fertilizer.
Give it a few days to a week for things to settle before heading into Barton Creek, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, etc.
In the meantime, you can cool off safely in the Loungy Turtle pool in East Austin.
A dog died within an hour of swimming in “Barking Springs” (part of Barton Creek) this past weekend.
The dog’s cause of death is unknown, but toxic algae exposure is considered a likely cause.
This sort of tragedy happens all too often during Austin summers, and it’s important for dog owners to be aware of the risks of letting their pups swim in local lakes and streams.
Harmful algae may be present in any natural water body in Central Texas at any time, according to a report by KXAN. This can happen more often in hot temperatures and drought conditions.
It is more likely to be along shorelines and in pockets of warm, still water.
If you are looking for a place for your dog to cool off in water, you can book an Austin pool by the hour for sun and puppy fun.
It’s fun for us humans to relax on a float in the pool. but (some) dogs love it, too.
Since the puppy claws will puncture lots of regular people floats, it’s important to get dog floats. There are lots of them available on Amazon.
I’ve tried some inflatable floats and my dogs weren’t crazy about them. They preferred the pool floats that were mostly mesh with an inflatable rim around them.
The one my pups liked the most was the SwimWays Spring Float Paddle Paws Dog Pool Float. This float comes in a small and large version, and I got large (65 pounds and up) since one of my pool dogs is a German Shepherd Dog.
Some dog floats can be pricey, but the lower-end floats I initially got were poor quality and not very durable.
Rent a pool and have fun with your dog floating!
The City of Austin has urged dog owners to continue to keep their dogs away from Lady Bird lake due to potential toxins in algae.
This is similar to 2019 and 2020 when a harmful algae bloom occurred at Lady Bird Lake, which sickened and killed several dogs.
Low levels of a neurotoxin have been found in two samples of algae near Red Bud Isle. However, the toxin was not found in any of the water samples or in other algae samples. Additionally, the sampling has shown that much of the algae in other parts of Lady Bird Lake are presently harmless varieties.
Samples of water and algae were taken from eight locations on Lady Bird Lake. Additional samples were taken at the Walsh Boat Ramp on Lake Austin and downstream of Longhorn Dam.
Based on these test results, the toxin appears to be localized at this time to the algae near Red Bud Isle, and Red Bud Isle remains closed. Signs were placed on Red Bud Isle Sunday evening to warn pet owners.
If you’d like a safe, clean environment for your dog to swim in, you can rent a pool in Austin.