There are many parasites out there, one of the most concerning in the UK being LungWorm.  Dogs pick it up by ingesting the larvae of the A vasorum.  They pick it up through eating snails and similar creatures infected with the larvae, or simply drinking water where slugs and the like have been in.  So making sure you always have fresh water to hand, and your dog knows where to get it, are very important. 

Yes they will.  Our dog bottles are being used by dogs of all sizes.  My little 'niece' is a 12 week old miniature Maltese poodle.  She's became an avid user of the dog bottle.  There is a video of her (Sasha) using her dog bottle on FACEBOOK.  As for larger dogs, if you're buying it for a Great Dane, I can't guarantee they won't swallow the entire bottle - but we do have Great Dane owners who have provided fantastic feedback to us on FACEBOOK.

This is partly right. When drinking from a bowl, dogs do scoop water downwards and backwards into their mouths. However dog's tongues are pretty dextrous (as you'll find when they give you a big sloppy kiss). When drinking from a running tap for example, they tilt their heads sideways, let the water fall past their mouths, and then scoop. But some scoop downwards, while others will scoop upwards in this case. With the Dog Water Bottles, they simply scoop upwards. They are not doing anything unnatural - they just drink.

Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat, which means it's harder for them to cool down. That means they need a regular supply of water to help them cool and avoid dehydration. Dogs also tend to run around and be more active on walks than we do. That's why it's so important to ensure your dogs have water available whenever you're out and about. 

Dogs cool themselves through their tongues and the pads of their feet - if you see your dog panting, tongue hanging out, or looking lethargic, you need to give him / her water- and don't forget, if the ground is warm, they cannot cool down through their feet. 

That depends on your dogs and what you get up to together.  If your dogs are big drinkers, if you take your dogs out for very long walks, or if you have a few dogs, you probably want a 750ml bottle.  The 250ml bottle is an ideal handbag carry size and provides enough water for short walks. The 500ml is a perfect in-between sizes of dog water bottle.

No, best not!  Hand wash only please.​​ 

The trick is to hold the dog bottle with the spout facing downwards.  The ideal angle is a 45 deg downward angle, as you see in the video below.  When at a downward angle, the water pushes the ball to the top of the spout and stops the water from flowing.  If water is flowing out of the top, you need to tilt the bottle more down.  If by some chance, there is water flowing out of the side of the dog water bottle, or your bottle leaks when closed, your dog bottle is possibly missing a seal - CONTACT US and we'll make sure to resolve the problem. 

See the answer above and remember, this bottle is not designed for indoor use. A little dripping when in use is expected. But if it's leaking while closed, then please contact us.

Hold your dog bottle in front of your dog, but away from the face and not above the head (it will wet them).  Allow a little water to drip out the dog bottle so your dog can see the water.  Let some water drip into the palm of your hand, and let your dog lick the water from your hand.  Bring your hand closer to the dog bottle and your pet will find the source of the dripping.  As he or she licks the ball, the dog bottle will release more water and they usually start licking the ball.  If you still struggle to get them to try drink out the Dog Water Bottle, try a little chicken broth in place of the water initially.​

Stainless steel is important for various reasons. If you're using a cheap plastic bottle, that bottle can be leaking poisonous chemicals into the water. Stainless Steel is also much better than alumium. Alminium bottles are often made with a plastic coating on the inside to prevent them moulding. Our dog bottles both help people reduce your carbon footprint, while at the same time remove the risks associated with plastics (and aluminiums).