Water pups?

[phonedave]

I don't know if my dog likes the pool or not, and I plan on keeping it that way.

He fell in once, while we were taking the winter cover off (he tried to walk across it), and I think that turned him off of the water. He goes on the pool deck, but never tries to get in the pool.

Most likely he would love the water if I got him to go into it. He loves the cold, and hates the heat. In the winter he likes to go on the frozen pool cover and lay sprawled out on the ice. He will do that for over over an hour before he wants to come back inside.

He is a very hairy, big, boy - over 90 lbs, shepherd / chow / golden mix. I really don't want him in the pool because of the hair, and because I worry about the liner. The hair I can deal with, but a hole in the liner is a big issue.

-dave

 

[dcbear90]

Have you ever had any issue with your dogs and your vinyl liner?

Yes, we have found nail size holes right at the water line, but we have patched them. We are much better at watching her and keeping her away from the sides than we used to be. There are steps on one end of the pool, so after she jumps in, she knows to go to the steps. She can also climb up the ladder.

 

[Thasista]

That’s what I was afraid of. We have elected to keep our dogs out of the pool. They can go to the pond.

 

[kimkats]

That’s what I was afraid of. We have elected to keep our dogs out of the pool. They can go to the pond.

That is what we do here as well. He is happy with it so it is all good!

 

[riley00dog]

So many beautiful pups here [emoji7] My dog isn’t a swimmer. Maybe in summer he will decide to get in. He does love to come into the pool area with me and refuses to leave. He lies on the pavers and watches Jeff the robot do a cycle then stands at the gate to come out. I think they’re friend! Maybe they can swim together one day [emoji6]

 

[Burfcr]

Superdog!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bljhr59lVeg/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=a4gl5iuxi425

She loooves the HER pool.