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Originally Posted by fourdez I have an inground pool and constantly worried about Desi. First, I taught her to keep away from the pool, but, because she is a Yorkie and naturally inquisitive, I thought it best to bring her in the pool and teach her how to climb out. I bought "Skamper Ramps" and installed 2 in different areas of the pool and showed her how to swim to them. Skamper Ramps are made for dogs to be able to climb in and out of pools, boats, etc. I was more relaxed knowing those ramps were in place. |
Even with fences, gates get left open or whatever so just like with a child, they must be taught from very early on how to swim and even be thrown in with their cothes on in a controlled setting so they leatn what it feels like and don't panic.
I too bought the Skamper ramps and taught my yorkies how to get to them. We practice constantly because it is a huge fear of mine. My daughter's friend's 18 yr old yorkie was just found in their pool dead.
Here are pictures of the Skamper Ramp and Hefner "coaching Chai" how to save herself. Hefner loves the water and swimming while Chai is not as enthusiastic about getting all wet.....