Senior Great Dane Going for a Swim Is Peak Summer Joy

It's just the best watching dogs get so much joy out of something as simple as taking a dip in a pool on a hot summer day, and the senior Great Dane in the following clip is just the epitome of summer joy. She's jumping in and swimming after her toy and she almost looks like she's smiling.

Just check her out in her cute little life jacket!

The video was shared by the TikTok account for @ DetouringDanes and people love how this sweet old girl is living her best life. One person commented, 'Chloe is a beautiful girl and God bless you for loving her so good!" Another added, "Oh not only is she keeping cool, this is probably good for an older dog who may have aching joints."

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Even if you don't have a pool or access to one, you can enjoy the last few weeks of summer by letting your dog wade in a plastic kiddie pool or turning on the sprinkler for her.

Towards the end of the season, some public pools offer dog days where they let dogs join in on the swimming fun before they close the pool for the year.

How To Keep Your Dog Safe Around a Pool

Whether your pup is enjoying lake time or pool time, it's important to follow a few safety rules so your dog is safe around water.

Ideally, you should teach your dog to swim . Dogs have a natural ability to "doggy paddle" but not all dogs are natural swimmers. When first starting out, it's a good idea to stay in shallow water and have your pup fitted for a life vest. Some cities even offer dog swimming classes so check with your local aquatic center.

Install a pool fence and add an alarm so if an animal or person gets near the pool you will be alerted. Don't leave you pup outside near a pool unattended, no matter how strong of a swimmer they are, and if your dog isn't a fully confidant swimmer yet, keep them leashed around water.

Teach your dog to enter and exit the pool. Try and curb your dog from jumping into the pool and teach them to use the pool steps, so if they do fall in they understand how to get out.

Swimming is a great exercise for dogs and as they age can help with arthritis and joint problems, but as with anything else that has to do with our fur babies, safety first!