If you overheard how many times this adorable Newfoundland’s humans have to refill his water bowl, you might think the poor thing is suffering from some severe chronic dehydration. But the truth is so much sillier than that.

Every time they lay a bowl full of crisp, cold water in front of the big guy, he does this…

That’s just not how that works, buddy.

Maybe a kiddie pool would solve both problems? Their deck is already getting pretty soaked, anyway!