A buoyant platform (10) for dogs that is adapted to be releasably connected
to an above waterline structure (100) wherein, the buoyant platform (10)
includes a pair of flotation arm members (21) (22) having a generally
rigid platform member (40) connected across the spaced inboard ends of the
flotation arm members (21)(22) and a ramp member (30) suspended between
the flotation arm members (21) (22) wherein, the ramp member (30) has an
outboard end that is provided with a generally U-shaped spacer bar (36)
that defines an enlarged submerged ramp entrance and which is operatively
connected to the spaced outboard ends of the flotation arm members (21)
(22).