We also have a pool and non-fenced yard. Zoey is now five months old and is fine outside. She know her boundries. She is only allowed in the back and we have a pretty large back yark with lots of grass and she knows to stay on the grass or patio. From the very beginning, I would let her out and stand on the outskirts and everytime she would get off the grass, I would clap my hands and say No No, enough to scare her back to the grass. Every once in awhile she wanders just a little but watches me to see if I see her. She knows! I don't ever just leave her out there by herself, but if I'm working in the yard or whatever, she roams. I have also taught her that when our front or side door opens, she is free to go through it, however, she cannot go off the step. I strickly enforce that. Now, the kids can be in the front playing and the door will be open, and there is Zoey sitting on the top step watching. She has been a quick learner when it comes to boundries. We'll see what happens with the pool - she never pays any attention to it. Our large dogs drink out of it and she just watches them. Since our yard isn't fenced, I would never leave her out there anyway . We do have an auto pool cover but have left it open all winter. Hope some of this long post helps......Good LUck
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