Splash Pad for Kids & Dogs — Non-Slip Sprinkler Water Play Mat

One hose. One mat. The kids and the dog all cool off in the same place.

The Little Cubs Splash Pad is a non-slip sprinkler mat that connects straight to your garden hose. Water arcs up in a fountain ring around the edge, the middle fills with a shallow puddle, and everyone — toddlers, big kids and the family dog — piles in. It lays flat on the lawn, needs no pump, and folds down to about the size of a lunchbox when summer's over. Choose from 39", 59" or 67".

Built for dogs, not just tolerated by them

Most kids' splash pads are thin vinyl that a dog's nails go straight through on the first zoomie. This one is made from thickened PVC with a textured, grippy base — the surface a dog can actually push off from without skidding, and thick enough to stand up to claws. It's the reason this doubles as a dog pool rather than being a kids' toy the dog is banned from.

Two honest tips that make it last: trim your dog's nails before the first use, and set the pad on grass rather than concrete or gravel.

Non-slip where it matters

The centre panel is textured rather than smooth, so wet feet and wet paws both get grip. Combined with a shallow fill — a few centimetres, not a pool — it's a much lower-stakes way to let a toddler loose around water than an inflatable pool. Adult supervision still applies, always.

Which size?

• 100cm / 39" — one toddler, or a small dog. Patios and small courtyards.
• 150cm / 59" — two or three kids, or a medium dog with room to lie down. The usual pick.
• 170cm / 67" — big-dog territory, or several kids at once. Best for a proper backyard.

All three fold into roughly 15 × 5 × 18cm for storage.

What you should know before buying

• Thickened PVC — BPA- and phthalate-free, and heavy enough to shrug off claws.
• Hose-fed, no pump — spray height follows your water pressure, so you can turn it down to a gentle trickle for nervous toddlers or up for a proper fountain.
• Lays flat, no inflation needed for the base — the outer ring inflates, the mat itself just unrolls.
• Folds flat — packs away small enough for the beach, a campsite or grandma's garden.

Questions people ask

Is there a splash pad that's safe for dogs?
This is one. The thickened PVC and textured non-slip base are specifically what a dog needs — grip to push off from and enough material thickness to resist claws. Trim nails first and keep it on grass and it'll last seasons.

What age is a splash pad appropriate for?
Best from around 1 to 8 years. Toddlers enjoy it sitting down in the shallow water; older kids run and stomp through the spray. Under-3s should always have an adult within arm's reach.

Is it non-toxic?
Yes — it is BPA-free and phthalate-free thickened PVC.

How high does the water spray?
That's set by your tap, not the mat. Low pressure gives a gentle bubbling ring; open the tap fully and you'll get a proper arcing fountain. Lay the pad flat and clear any kinks in the hose for the best spray.

Does it need a pump or electricity?
Neither. It runs entirely off garden hose pressure.

Can big dogs use it?
Yes — go for the 67" for a labrador, shepherd or anything of that size, so they can lie down fully in the water.