I am thinking of buying a dog. We have an UNCOVERED-UNENCLOSED pool in backyard. Is that situation ok for dog?

Answer 1

Not at all. I have a very good friend who lost her dog via drowning in their pool.

When getting a dog of *any* age, the entire house and yard should really be childproofed. You wouldn't allow a child around that pool, so you shouldn't allow your dog.

Answer 2

If you get a dog that is a water lover, then it will be real hard to keep the dog out of the pool. We have a uncovered-unenclosed pool and we never have a problem with our dog wanting to get into the pool. She is just not interested in the pool. You can teach the dog that the pool is off limits unless you say so. You just have to establish that you are the boss of the house, yard and dog and then its easy from their.

Answer 3

Some breeds, particularly retrievers, are actually bred for working in the water. It may be hard to tell how well mutts or other breeds would take to water. I would consult a dog trainer or behavior specialist about testing the dog's ability to swim while he is a puppy. It may be possible to teach the dog to "doggy paddle." I am inclined to agree with the other posters to imagine your dog is a child, and supervise accordingly.

I am going to assume your yard is already fenced in, keeping out uninvited human and animal pool users. If that is the case, install "invisible fence" around the pool.

You could also consider a trolley run. Stretch a cable between two posts or trees, rig a pulley on the cable, connect a tie out chain or cable to the pulley, and clip your dog to the lead. Simply place it out of range of the pool.

Answer 4

Nope the pool is a hazard for the puppy and for the dog it will turn into. Bringing a dog into that kind of dangerous situation will only lead to disaster for the dog and for you.
Whe you can fence the pool in and make it safe for a pet then go and get a puppy. Not until then!

Answer 5

If it is an in ground pool no. I think it would be a good idea to fence in the pool to keep your new dog safe and small children in the neighborhood out. In some states it is against the law not to have a secure fence around any kind of pool.

Answer 6

I'd say no, it's not the best idea. A guy that I work with has a dog that got into the pool, and was a great swimmer, but there was no way for her to get out. If he hadn't dove in, along with his son, to push and pull her out, she'd be dead. Why take the chance? Would you leave the pool like that if it were a new child in the house? I hope not.

Answer 7

If it is an above ground pool, you will need to raise or remove the ladder (just as with small children). If it is an inground pool, yes, it is a potential hazard for a pup or dog. If this is the case, you should enclose it or the pup/dog should not be allowed in the yard unsuprevised at all.

Answer 8

For safety reasons, it would be best to fence the pool. Most dogs love the water, but all it takes is one split second......we almost lost one of our beloved dogs. We were over at a friends place and she fell in. No worries when you think about the fact that she could swim.....except she panicked and almost drowned because she couldn't get out. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 9

If you get a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever, they will love you to pieces for it! Plus those two breeds are thew best choice for a family dog. Easy to train. Obedient. Very good with children. And very loving. They always want to please!

Please note: If proper training isn't administered, a dog will be just that. A dog! And there is always exception to the rule.

I have a pool and when the grand kids come, they go nuts playing in the water with them. Even when the kids get tired, they still play in the water. One is in the bed with me now, snoring away! lol

Answer 10

i think your dog will be ok, my mom had 3 dogs and an uncovered unenclosed pool in our back yard the dogs never went near it unless we we're down around it then we would take them in with us. i think your dog would be fine if u got one. :)