We’re in the dog days of summer, literally: The period between July 3 and August 11 is known as such because of the position of the sun relative to Sirius (which is often referred to as the Dog Star).

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Who says people are the only ones who can cool off in a pool? Not us! So we searched high and low for dog ...

We tested eight dog pools with real dogs to identify the best dog swimming pools. Our favorites often resemble kiddie pools, but canine cooling pools are unique. Made with durable material to stand up ...