Indoor Swimming Alternatives for Water Loving Dogs I remember staring at the shredded remains of a $60 heavy-duty kiddie pool in my living room, thinking, I literally just gave him a pool. Why is he still staring at the door? It was the middle of January. The lakes were frozen, the snow was piled high, and my Golden Retriever, Buster, was losing his mind. I bought the pool thinking I could let him "swim" inside. He did not swim. He just chewed the thick plastic into confetti while whining at the front window. At first, I honestly thought longer indoor fetch sessions were the answer. Turns out, I was just accidentally building a fitter, more destructive athlete. If you are searching for indoor swimming alternatives for water loving dogs, you already know this exact frustration. You have a dog whose brain is hardwired for the lake, the river, or even just a muddy puddle, but you are stuck inside. Here is what we are going to cover today: why physical exercise is not en...