Dogs had their day at the pool Tuesday, Sept. 5, as the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center held its annual Pooch Plunge before closing for the season.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A dog lunges through the water for a loose tennis ball at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Two dogs attempt to get out of the pool at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Amanda Gilbert attempts to coax her dog Chloe into the water during the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A dog shakes off water after retrieving a tennis ball from the pool at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A young girl holds up her drenched dog at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Leora Oliva, 16, of Lawrence, holds her dog Copper above the water as Copper greets another dog at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5. “Cooper doesn’t like the water,” Oliva said.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A dog hangs onto its owner as they enter the water during the annual Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Tuesday, Sept. 5.