There is no question that dogs are seen as part of the family in many households. We see them as loyal and friendly and we want to make sure that they are safe and happy. Unfortunately, many pool owners have ended up experiencing the tragedy of having their pets drown. This is the reason why it’s important to consider dog water safety tips for your furry friends.
Tip 1 Never Allow Your Dog to Swim Alone
Yes, some dogs are excellent swimmers, but the truth is that their ability to exit pools is fairly limited. This is why we recommend that you only allow our dog to swim when you are there to make sure that the dog can exit the pool safely.
Tip 2 Learn Pet CPR
While the ideal way to avoid tragedy is to prevent the incident itself, it’s always important to know what you can do in case your dog has already started drowning. There are CPR techniques for animals and it would be very useful for you to learn them.
Tip 3 Install a Pool Safety Fence
A dog that swims and obeys commands is without a doubt more likely to avoid a tragedy. But, a swimming pool without a fence is always going to be a danger for your pets. Not to mention, the possibility of children falling in the pool as well as the elderly. Installing a pool safety fence adds an undeniable layer of safety to your pool. One that allows you to prevent having to deal with your dog being alone near the pool, or having to use CPR to save your dog.
My Final Thoughts
Keeping your dog safe near a pool is not that difficult as long as you consider these dog water safety tips. Your pool is going to be much safer once you decide to implement them. It will bring you peace of mind to know your pet is safe even if you are not home to look after your pet.
Life Saver Of Houston installs a lot of fences for loving pet owners. If you think you might install such a fence, give me a call and I can provide you some tips. I’ll also be happy to give you a free quote to make that final decision… call me, Wayne, at (832) 367-2377.