Lawrence dogs and owners take a dip in the Outdoor Aquatics Center during the Pooch Plunge, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.

photo by: Nick Krug

A dog named Stella retrieves her tennis ball as she splashes through the water during the Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatics Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Ava Zunino, 4, dances with her dog Rosa in the shallow end of the pool.

photo by: Nick Krug

Pet owner Sarita Mahinay tries to coax her dog Beuys into the water during the Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatics Center. Lawrence dogs and owners were treated to a few hours of pool time before the Outdoor Aquatics Center closes for the year. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

photo by: Nick Krug

Zach Hein's dog Freya sends a spray of water all around her as she shakes off during the Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatics Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

A dog named Stella hesitates to dive after a tennis ball during the Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatics Center. Lawrence dogs and owners were treated to a few hours of pool time before the Outdoor Aquatics Center closes for the year. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

photo by: Nick Krug

A cold Chihuahua named Paris is held by her owner Zoe Hamer, 10, after taking a dip in the pool.

photo by: Nick Krug

A spectator watches the fun from under a red parasol during the Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatics Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

A dog braces itself for a quick shake after exiting the pool.