Doesn’t want to swim, but sure doesn’t want to be left out ...

[magiteck]

He climbs the A-Frame ladder, and takes a leisurely stroll around the top rails. He’s only fallen once- I swear he’s going to hurt himself, but he’s determined and just keeps coming back for more!

 

[Newdude]

Was he raised by cats ? Thats awesome!!

 

[CRobPool]

Consider agility lessons and or dock diving for that talent!

 

[magiteck]

Was he raised by cats ? Thats awesome!!

Sometimes I swear he thinks he’s a cat. He jumps up on things like a cat does. He steals the cat food whenever we look away.

He came as a rescue, maybe you’re on to something... we know nothing about his past life, maybe he truly was raised by cats.

 

[CRobPool]

He’s just smart to figure things out like balancing on rails- honestly, you and your dog might enjoy some sort of activity like maybe even dog tricks- you could start by giving verbal command for frame walking - google Skid Boots to learn more about trick dogs; way off topic from TFP but my dogs love the pool - people also welcomed!

 

[Desert Dog]

He has courage and confidence. You could probably train him to do anything!

 

[duraleigh]

Stealing cat food is a purpose in life for dogs.

 

[Arizonarob]

Grab one of those foam floats that he can jump onto when he’s ready.

 

[Holydoc]

Grab one of those foam floats that he can jump onto when he’s ready.
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We have found that those foam floats have a tendency to get torn up by the dogs claws. We use a "Styrofoam bean" filled float for out pup that has shown no signs of tearing up.

 

[magiteck]

He’s getting braver now. Tonight my wife watched him climb the stairs and walk onto the solar cover to the middle of the pool. Gave quite the scare that a daring rescue was going to be needed, but he managed to walk back to the ladder.

Guess those steps are going to need to be kept up now.

 

[CRobPool]

For the sake of safety, make sure he has a way and knows the way to get out