3 Must Follow Tips To Keep Pets Safe Around Your Backyard Swimming Pool

Spring has set in and soon the atmosphere would force you to dive in any pool or lake that comes across. Though, that may not be the scenario if you have a swimming pool just in your backyard. Backyard pools can indeed be the source of fun, enjoyment, amusement and relief for you and your family. However if you are a pet owner and have a pool in your backyard then there are things to consider about your pet’s safety. Let’s have a look at the most important safety tips for pets around backyard swimming pool!

Teaching things always helps!
Although not all dogs or cats love being in water but if yours does, then the first thing that you must do is to teach your pets how to enter the pool and behave. Take the process slowly and steadily. Make them realize that it is only fair to use stairs and ramps to enter or exit the pool. Use treats and lot of appreciation while training your furry friend for this.

Secure the pool area!
It is important to fence the pool area to protect pets from accidents. Make sure there are no gaps between the pool fence and that there is no space for your pets or puppies to squeeze in.  Digging is natural for dogs and they may do it around the pool. This may become tricky if the hole hi digs is deep. Check for the holes regularly and teach your pooch not to dig around the pool. Do not keep chairs or any other thing that may play a role of launching pad for your furry pal to dive in.  Also check with the pool installers whether the chemicals used in the pool water are safe for the pets or not.

Supervision may be the ideal way of protection!
We all are aware of the saying that goes “Prevention is better than cure”! Well, it actually is, though we don’t have to prevent anything here but need to take absolute care. Never let your pooch dive in without appropriate supervision. Keep an eye on your pooch or kitty during their swimming hours. Make sure you keep your back door locked and if you want to give an access to the rest of your backyard to your companions then man the pool area with a locked door.

To conclude, taking precautions is the only smartest way of keeping your furry friends safe from drowning or any other pool related accidents. Try these tips and secure your pet’s life between all the enjoyment!