[Fastskiguy]

Clearly the only reasonable option is a huge birdcage and pool in the backyard

Joe

[Chamo]

Baldwin park. It’s free and a great area to go. I highly recommend it.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by tjlee500

I have 2 Labs who love to swim. Problem is where to go? I know of Bark Central but the pond is small, shallow and muddy. I can't find any facility nearby except in Orlando that has a pool or fenced in pond. Don't want my Labs to become and Alligator entree.
It seems this would be a great business with all the Dogs we have. Nice, outdoor pool with entry point and appropraite deck covering for dog paws. I would be willing to pay.....

This place, in Ocala, has a huge dog pool..... Ocala Dog Ranch - Home

[sallyg]

DO NOT let your dogs swim in these lakes! Denham, Deaton, Okahumpka. Who ever posted these lakes as a good swimming place must not realize there are gators everywhere, or else they are making a very bad joke.

[Velvet]

I think your best bet is buy a home with a pool and let your dogs use it. My lab never wanted to go in the water unless I was there too.

[GATORBILL66]

Gator Bait.................

[DONS999]

The Ocala Dog Ranch has a web site and dock driving competitions . You can rent pool time so check it out. Also a fun day is a trip to the De Soto dog park in St Pete. No leash dog park and the dogs have miles of sand and water to play in. About an hour thirty minute drive down 75 . The Villages Golden Retriever club has a lot of info for owners of big dogs in The Villages

Good Luck

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by dnobles

Check Doggie do run run. I think that’s the name of it

Doggie Doo Run Run does have a small pool for bigger dogs but it is more of a large bathtub than a pool.

https://doggiecaboodle.com/dogpark/doggie-doo-run-run/

[BAT777]

Originally Posted by tjlee500

I have 2 Labs who love to swim. Problem is where to go? I know of Bark Central but the pond is small, shallow and muddy. I can't find any facility nearby except in Orlando that has a pool or fenced in pond. Don't want my Labs to become and Alligator entree.
It seems this would be a great business with all the Dogs we have. Nice, outdoor pool with entry point and appropraite deck covering for dog paws. I would be willing to pay.....

I agree 100 percent! With all the dogs in the Villages there should be a place for pets to swim. Not everyone has a pool.
Also it would be great if TV had a cardiologist Veterinarian here. People have to travel to see one!!