I have several cats that I used this for. 2 of them were terrified of the bowl and bubbling water and refused to go anywhere near the dish. 2 of them liked watching the water and drank from the dish with no hesitation. 1 of the 2 that enjoyed watching the water also thought it was a great place to play and enjoyed splashing water all over my floor. I have decided that for my house, this was not a good option. However, I believe it would be a much better option for a dog.