Advanced Pool Care contractors offer pool safety tips for dog owners
If your dog is part of the family and if he or she loves to swim, you may be wondering if it’s safe to allow your dog in the swimming pool. The pool contractors from Advanced Pool Care, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee offer pool safety tips for dog owners so pool time is enjoyable for the two-legged as well as the four-legged family members in your house.
Pool safety tips for dog owners
- Remember, not all dogs like water and not all dogs can swim. If your dog is in the pool you should be able to easily tell if he is swimming or struggling.
- Regardless of whether he is a strong swimmer, get him in the habit of wearing a life vest.
- If your dog is an avid swimmer he will want to jump in, whether you’re in attendance or not, and that could be dangerous for this reason, always keep the pool fence closed.
- Invest in a ramp that will help your dog get out of the water and teach him where it is and how to use it.
- Rinse your dog’s fur after he is done swimming. This will remove chlorine from his fur. Some dog owners rinse their dogs off before they get into the water to remove any dirt or debris from his fur.
- Remove dog toys once you’re done swimming. A floating ball could lure your dog into the water and if no one is around it could be dangerous.
- Don’t let your dog swim if you’re having a party. Put a small kiddie pool next to the family pool and urge him to use that when the pool is full of swimmers.
Sharing your swimming pool with your family pet is something that many families do and as long as it’s done responsibly it can be fun for all!
