The 4 Best Water Sprinklers for Dogs of 2023

Best Overall

Scuddles Dog Water Fountain Sprinkler

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The Scuddles Dog Water Fountain Sprinkler has a big, friendly paw pad that your dog depresses in order to dispense water in a single jet. Unlike other sprinklers, this can be left out all day long, since the stream is only activated once your dog is using it. The stream itself can vary, depending on your water spigot’s water pressure, but generally is more powerful than a water fountain, combining a drinkable jet of water that’s high enough to splash back down and entertain them.

The Scuddles sprinkler attaches to your house’s exterior spigot or a hose and has a two-way splitter, so you can use it at the same time as another hose. It has brass parts for durability and multiple points of adjustment, so you can vary the water pressure or change how much weight is needed to depress the paw pad.

Made of heavy gauge steel, the Scuddles Dog Water Fountain has rounded edges and a big enough top surface that most dogs should eventually master. While it’s possible to adjust how much pressure it takes to activate the fountain, very small dogs may struggle. And while it can also be an excellent source of drinking water, it’s possible for the water in the hose to warm up if left out in the sun between infrequent activations.

Price at time of publish: $36

_{Materials: Heavy gauge steel, brass components | Accessories: Two-way Y-splitter for water spigot}

Best for Multiple Dogs

Prime Time Toys Hydro Swirl Spinning Sprinkler

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The Hydro Swirl Spinning Sprinkler creates chaos with multiple jets that spray through flexible rubber tubes, creating a completely randomized pattern as the tubes flail around. The spinning center portion of the Hydro Swirl sprays water upward, while additional water is forced through narrow rubber tubes, causing them to gyrate in random patterns. These jets of water create multiple, chaotic streams that can hold the attention of dogs and children alike.

Dogs should be closely supervised while using the Hydro Swirl, as they may get too excited and rip off the flailing metal tubes. The whole unit is also relatively small, and large dogs might be able to upset it easily.

Price at time of publish: $20

_{Dimensions: 8.75 x 7.5 x 4 inches | Materials: Plastic, rubber}

Best Splash Pad

VISTOP Non-Slip Splash Pad for Kids and Dogs

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The VISTOP Splash Pad for Kids and Dogs is like a combination wading pool and sprinkler, with a non-slip interior surface that allows for jumping and play. It’s made from phthalate- and BPA-free PVC that’s .45 millimeters thick, which should stand up to most animal paws (however, the manufacturer recommends trimming your dog’s nails beforehand).

The VISTOP connects to a standard garden hose, which inflates a sealed edge, pushing water up through narrow spouts around the perimeter of the splash pad’s surface. Easy to drain, dry, and fold, it’s simple to store and/or transport as needed. It’s also available in four different sizes and three different color schemes.

Price at time of purchase: $40

_{Dimensions: 59-, 67-, 75-, 87-inch diameter | Materials: PVC | Colors: Blue; rainbow; blue and yellow}