Rescue Pets Swim to me Puppy Accessory Review
AVG. Rating 2.5
I read a bunch of reviews about this toy which were negative but bought in any way for my 6 yr old daughter. i know many reviews say it doesn't shut off. it does. you have to hold the button on the collar down for a long time. a very long time - press hard and count to 15. it will turn off. my daughter loves it and uses it every bathtime. don't be discouraged.
Rescue Pets Swim to me Puppy Accessory Feature
- Cute and playful
- Begins to swim when placed in water
- Includes a pair of goggles, towel and adoption certificate
- You can fill out and register the adoption certificate
Rescue Pets Swim to me Puppy Accessory Overview
He's the cute little stray that swims all day just put him in the water and watch him go! Take him out of the water, and watch this playful little pup walk around. Puppy comes with pair of goggles, towel and adoption certificate. Fill out and register the adoption certificate at www.rescue-pets.com. Requires three "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 9" tall.
Rescue Pets Swim to me Puppy Accessory Specifications
With its pouty, cartoonish eyes, floppy ears and perky little tail, the The Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy is practically irresistible. But it's more than a pretty face: this battery-operated puppy not only walks by itself, but it also starts to swim when you put it in water. This fun toy provides plenty of opportunity for imaginative fun for kids aged 3 and up.
 Children will love the dog's cute face and perky tail. View larger. |
 Put on some swimming goggles and he's ready to swim in the water. View larger. |
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The Swim To Me Puppy has a hard, hollow plastic body and head, with floppy rubber ears. While its hard shape is not terribly cuddly, it's perfect for the water. It requires 3 AAA batteries, and you'll need a smaller-sized Phillips screwdriver to install them.
Once the batteries were in, we found it easy enough to make the puppy walk. Simply press the heart-shaped button until its legs start to move, then set it on the ground. The puppy wobbles along at a slow, walking over flat smooth surfaces as well as softer surfaces, such as a rug or sofa, although some bumps can sometimes make it lose its balance. It sure looked cute toddling along, but this puppy makes a very loud mechanical noise while it's moving -- a sound that we soon found rather grating while, of course, our test child remained delightedly oblivious to it.
A Natural in the Water
The puppy has two small sensors on his chest. To get it to "swim," immerse the sensors in water, and its legs will start to move. Although the toy's instructions say that the dog will start to "doggy paddle," it simply just makes the same walking movements it does when "on land." But that doesn't detract from the fun -- the puppy will float in the water, and its leg movements propel it through the water at a steady, if somewhat slow, pace. We found that certain adjustments helped keep the puppy floating upright: first make sure that the water is deep enough so that it's actually floating, rather than simply walking on the bottom of the bathtub. For best results, submerge the puppy's body until bubbles stop forming, to fill him with water and help it balance better. Otherwise it will tip too far forward. And it's best to position it with its face halfway submerged, so it does not tip back too far. If you attend to these details, the puppy will "swim" as far as you'll let it.
Of course, if your child is playing in a bathtub, the puppy won't get very far. And while the toy's instructions indicate that the puppy is not recommended for use outside, we think its swimming action would be a lot more fun in a body of water larger than your standard tub. Be sure that children have constant adult supervision when playing in or near any water, indoors or out.
The toy needs a little bit of care to make sure it continues to run properly, including making sure it's dry when playtime is finished. After our play session, the battery compartment had a bit of moisture inside, so make sure to dry your toy inside and out to prevent battery corrosion.
What's in the Box:
Swim to Me Puppy, 1 pair of swimming goggles for the puppy, 1 small towel for the puppy 
Customer Reviews
Rescue Pets Swimming Dog - Traci Kendall - Palatine, IL USA
Cute dog, swims, but pretty top heavy so he can tip over. There has to be alot of water, so the tub isn't the best for it. My daughter doesn't play with it in the water much anymore.
Swim to me puppy - Lisa A. Skala - Chicago, IL USA
The toy works great if you DON'T put it in the water. We put it in the water and within 30 seconds the toy stopped working. We dried it off and let it sit, and now it won't turn off. Only purchase this toy if you aren't going to allow your child to place it in the water. Ironically my daughter only wanted it because it was Suppose to swim. :(
Not worth the cost - K. Dolan - Pennsylvania
This toy requires too much maintenance for its price... needs to be dried (even battery compartment) after each use to continue functioning properly? It tips over if you don't fill it with water first? I think this concept needs to get off the shelves and go back to the drawing board before too many consumers waste their hard-earned cash on such a poorly-designed product.
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Oct 21, 2010 12:58:43
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