That why I love this forum !!!! I cannot tell you how much I worried about my inground pool and Desi. If she fell in, there was no way she could climb the stairs and get out. If a leaf falls from a tree into the pool she would definitely go in after it (she chases everything) My husband and I have had many discussions on this very subject and came to the conclusion that we needed to cover the pool when its not being used (tremendous pain in the neck) but we couldn't think of any other way to keep her safe.. I am ordering the Skamper this minute. Thank you soooo much....