Hi all,
Thanks so much for the great ideas!
Last summer I tried putting a big plastic tub in the pool with cinder blocks inside. I wasn't able to find the right size tub. There's a slight angle at the floor of the pool, so no tubs would sit closely enough against the pool wall and the dog wouldn't cooperate by taking the wide step. Suction cups, however, to hold it in place are an excellent idea! I'm going to try a couple of things, including this again.
I really like the idea of the extended step on the ladder. Very clever! I have the standard style ladders - kind of the shape of an elongated C - the top end sits into holes on the pool deck and the bottom rest on the side of the pool (picture found here: http://www.poolsinc.com/la_igss.html). The water is 3 feet deep there, so this could work. I can't figure out what material would be strong enough and, more importantly, what could I use to secure it onto the ladder step?
What about a ramp? What material would work okay?
Thanks a bunch,
Lizzie