[olecapt]

Originally Posted by yellowsnow

I want to know too! That would be a great alternative to a pool or even in addition to a pool!

There is a standard pool technique where they make one end of the pool 6 inches or so deep on an area suitable for laying in. Couch potato version of swimming. Dogs would love it.

[Mrs. Mom]

We worked with a landscaper to design it. PM me and I will give you the name or try to email you the blueprints.

[Asianouttea]

This is a helpful link. I'm moving to Las Vegas this year with my Rottweiler. I worry about the cost of electric since I like the AC on for him 24/7 in the the summer. We're going to live in a 1-2 bedroom apt. So about $100 to $175 in the summer? Are there any swimming pool for dogs in Las Vegas? 

[yellowsnow]

Originally Posted by Asianouttea

This is a helpful link. I'm moving to Las Vegas this year with my Rottweiler. I worry about the cost of electric since I like the AC on for him 24/7 in the the summer. We're going to live in a 1-2 bedroom apt. So about $100 to $175 in the summer? Are there any swimming pool for dogs in Las Vegas? 

This is an old thread but the information is still relevant. Your dog will be quite happy inside at 78 or 80 degrees as long as he has plenty of water available. No dog pools that I know of but I think it's a great idea.

Regarding the electric bill, a 2 br apt could easily run $175. When you are looking for a place to live, look for shade trees, double pane windows, doors that seal properly, and decent insulation. If you pick a West facing unit, your electricity will take a hit because you will be in direct sun for most of the day/evening.

If you can move up a bit to a Townhome with a tiny yard, you could probably give your dog one of those plastic kid pools. Dogs love those!

[KandS]

Originally Posted by Asianouttea

This is a helpful link. I'm moving to Las Vegas this year with my Rottweiler. I worry about the cost of electric since I like the AC on for him 24/7 in the the summer. We're going to live in a 1-2 bedroom apt. So about $100 to $175 in the summer? Are there any swimming pool for dogs in Las Vegas? 

Last summer we lived in a small 1 bedroom apartment, bottom floor, boxed in. The building was new and supposedly energy efficient. We kept the temperature around 76 for our dogs and our energy bill was at the most $90 (but usually way less, even in the summer). Figured out that most of that was from the crappy washer/dryer as the usage always spiked significantly on laundry day.

People bring small pools to the dog parks in the summer.

Hope that helps!

[LasVegasPlayer]

My 5 bedroom house only breaks $175 once a year. We keep dog area downstairs at 78 and vary upstairs from 76 at night to 82 during day when unoccupied. There is no way you will run that high on power bill in any modern apt.

[mojavedxer]

Originally Posted by LasVegasPlayer

My 5 bedroom house only breaks $175 once a year. We keep dog area downstairs at 78 and vary upstairs from 76 at night to 82 during day when unoccupied. There is no way you will run that high on power bill in any modern apt.

Sure it can. There is alot of people in the valley living in paying around $200 to NV Energy to cool their 1000 sqft condos and apartments at 78 built in the last 10 years. Just because you have a energy efficient residence does not mean every body else in the valley does.

[OmegaSupreme]

Originally Posted by yellowsnow

...give your dog one of those plastic kid pools. Dogs love those!

Not all dogs... well at least both of mine don't

We have a pool and a kid pool (specifically bought to encourage the dogs to use).... one of them is a 3mo old pup, so there's still hope

the other guy though, I have tried many, many times, and he freaks out every time. he had a bad experience falling into an ice-cold pool many eons ago, when he was just a baby, so no hope for him now

[OmegaSupreme]

Originally Posted by mojavedxer

Sure it can. There is alot of people in the valley living in paying around $200 to NV Energy to cool their 1000 sqft condos and apartments at 78 built in the last 10 years. Just because you have a energy efficient residence does not mean every body else in the valley does.

speaking of energy efficiency, our house was built in 2000, but i know it isn't as energy efficient as it should be. even though it has double pane windows, they're the cheap kind..

the glass sliding doors, i can hear cicadas from outside (at night) if i place my ear near where the door closes, as well as traffic noise

so who knows how many air-leaks i have, as well as all the other somewhat modern houses

why aren't most houses and roofs white? does that not make a difference?

[LasVegasPlayer]

Originally Posted by mojavedxer

Sure it can. There is alot of people in the valley living in paying around $200 to NV Energy to cool their 1000 sqft condos and apartments at 78 built in the last 10 years. Just because you have a energy efficient residence does not mean every body else in the valley does.

I used the word "modern" which means:

characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment.