TCB Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ooops, I seem to have missed a couple of these last night. I'm gonna blame puppy brain and lack of sleep, sorry all! Kirislin - Super cute pics! minimax - Eeep! Thanks for that haha, certainly never going to be a dull moment with this little guy! *crossing fingers that it's a phase :) kelpiecuddles - That's not a bad idea, will keep it in mind for when he's a bit bigger! Bit leery of the bucket idea, he's far too curious for something like that when we're not around to watch! I might try the two bowls idea and see if I can find a small clam to give it a go- maybe it'll help him not freak out when he gets a wash too. :laugh: Thanks for all the advice, so glad I found this place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 My boy detests water (although he does enjoying kayaking but has to be collected/dropped off on dry land and not get splashed ; p), so no advice I'm afraid. However I think we need to see pictures! To um, help.....hee hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valbitz Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 My Tibbie boy hates water as well, so no helpful ideas from me. Although I do like the bowl within bowl idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 One of my favourite pics of my puppy. I just ignore it unless it's in his indoor water, in which case I discourage it. He does it less as he's gotten older but I just make sure they have multiple bowls, especially in hot weather :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Tibbie_tabbie & valbitz- lol sound like this little guy. He hates it any other time but seems okay with the food bowl! lol Staffyluv: Thanks will check out Masters this weekend. persephone: That's a great idea pretty sure we have one of those in the cupboard somewhere wuffles: awww how can you not smile at that, perfect shot! edit: adding a pic for Tibbie_tabbie Edited February 5, 2014 by TCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Another water source sounds like a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If you go to a Garden Centre you can sometimes pick up a plant pot without holes in it. They make excellent water containers and can be really stable and heavy. They also come in many shapes and sizes (and colours!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If you go to a Garden Centre you can sometimes pick up a plant pot without holes in it. They make excellent water containers and can be really stable and heavy. They also come in many shapes and sizes (and colours!) maybe a good idea to purchase a food-grade bowl from a kitchen shop or K-mart, the plant pots may have glazes made from lead and cadmium so using them as water bowls may not be the best of ideas. You are probably best with stainless steel (or just let the dog paw the water...he will get sick of doing it one day) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Have a look at kmart or Coles for a cheap small crockpot, I have a little white ceramic one that cost me about $10 at Coles, too small for my dogs but would be great for something little like a tibbie pup. I just put the lid up and if I want to cover the bowl for some reason I put the lid on, if he's flicking water inside you could stick the lid on for ten minutes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Tibbie_tabbie & valbitz- lol sound like this little guy. He hates it any other time but seems okay with the food bowl! lol Staffyluv: Thanks will check out Masters this weekend. persephone: That's a great idea pretty sure we have one of those in the cupboard somewhere wuffles: awww how can you not smile at that, perfect shot! edit: adding a pic for Tibbie_tabbie Aw, such a happy boy! Adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have never had a puppy that didn't dig the water out of the water bowls. The good news is that they did all grow out of it. In the mean time, lots of water bowls around and a clamshell if they are to be left for longer than a few hours so they don't run out of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If you go to a Garden Centre you can sometimes pick up a plant pot without holes in it. They make excellent water containers and can be really stable and heavy. They also come in many shapes and sizes (and colours!) maybe a good idea to purchase a food-grade bowl from a kitchen shop or K-mart, the plant pots may have glazes made from lead and cadmium so using them as water bowls may not be the best of ideas. You are probably best with stainless steel (or just let the dog paw the water...he will get sick of doing it one day) :) Crap!!! thanks for bringing this up. I'm guilty of doing exactly this, I bought a low heavy bowl from a garden shop thinking it can serve as a water source outside for dogs and lizards etc. Now I might turn it unto a bog garden instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogCulture Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hey TCB, A shameless plug here but you might find one of these bowls helps to solve the problem if the clam shell already hasn't! http://www.dogculture.com.au/road-refresher/1-road-refresher.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have some of these and they are excellent for travelling and for dogs that are just messy. However, those that like to stand in the water can make an even bigger mess by plonking their feet in on the "disc" and making a fountain!!!!!!!!! They are also light enough to pick up and throw about the yard (or chew). No, you really do need heavy,stable bowls and a clam shell - if you do not mind the odd snake sharing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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