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    I don't know of anything to stop the behavior but time, most seem to outgrow it. The drooling half of what they drank as they walk away, not so much.

    My black gal, Sunshine, had an interesting drinking technique when she was younger. The fresh, clean water in the inside bowl was a last resort option to cure thirst. The best water to drink was in the 5 gallon bucket on the porch. It was nicely aged, green, scummy, dead bugs floating, leaves rotting... She would take 4 or 5 laps, then the snout went in, up to her eyes. 4 or 5 laps later the whole head went in while she appeared to keep drinking. After a bit, the head would come up and most of the water would recycle back into the bucket. Then she would repeat the process.

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    I know someone who elevated the water bowl due to this type of behaviour. That fixed it.

    She uses either this one or one like it. The height is adjustable. Dogs can drink but can't play in the water.
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    Had one Lab that lived to be 14, and put hers under H2o ever day of her life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodrow_Woodchuck View Post
    I don't know of anything to stop the behavior but time, most seem to outgrow it. The drooling half of what they drank as they walk away, not so much.

    My black gal, Sunshine, had an interesting drinking technique when she was younger. The fresh, clean water in the inside bowl was a last resort option to cure thirst. The best water to drink was in the 5 gallon bucket on the porch. It was nicely aged, green, scummy, dead bugs floating, leaves rotting... She would take 4 or 5 laps, then the snout went in, up to her eyes. 4 or 5 laps later the whole head went in while she appeared to keep drinking. After a bit, the head would come up and most of the water would recycle back into the bucket. Then she would repeat the process.
    Same here with the outside water being more attractive. Right up till winter, when it's frozen. In the summer it's sometimes quite warm but it's still more appealing.

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