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bettyeanne · 05-02-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

I am going to type my response in caps so people understand how serious this is...many yorkies drown because they get in a pool and cannot get out but if done right can have a great time...

YORKIES SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME AS A TWO YEAR OLD AROUND A SWIMMING POOL. THEY SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES!!!!..

This cannot be stressed enough!!!

red98vett · 05-02-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellybears

We lived in Florida for ten years. I used to take Toffee into the pool with me, at first I kept putting her on the steps until she knew where they were. My husband and I would let her swim back and forth between us, but invariably she would swim past us and over to the steps. My one thing I had to watch for was that she would run around the pool and bark at the 'chippies' running on the screen roof, because when she barked she would always make little backward jumps with each bark, and I would hear 'bark', 'bark', 'splash'- she always would swim around the wall to the steps

BUT I DID ALWAYS WATCH - JUST LIKE A BABY!!!!!!!!

how cute - bet you spent alot of time grooming and laundry (towels)

Jellybears · 05-02-2010, 05:19 AM

Yes - I also have a life jacket - and now I guess I will have to get another one for this summer's boating!!!!!

Wylie's Mom · 05-02-2010, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

I am going to type my response in caps so people understand how serious this is...many yorkies drown because they get in a pool and cannot get out but if done right can have a great time...

YORKIES SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME AS A TWO YEAR OLD AROUND A SWIMMING POOL. THEY SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES!!!!..

Absolutely!

We have a pool and we never let those boys out there alone. Unattended, they could fall in and drown. For safety, I recommend people w/ pools have a Skamper Ramp (cheap, easy to install).

We sometimes let our babies in the pool in summer and they like it (though they like a lake much better). Be sure to bathe them after a pool bc of the chemicals

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megansmomma · 05-02-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NatNatt

I live in Florida and it is HOT here! I was wondering if my little baby would like to go in the pool and if it was even safe for him to swim in there? Has anyone done this or tried this?

Don't you live in an apartment? I'm sure there are health concerns regarding allowing a dog into a public pool.

If you are going to be around water I would suggest a lifejacket too. All of mine have one when we take them out on our boat.

BanditSocks2 · 05-02-2010, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

I am going to type my response in caps so people understand how serious this is...many yorkies drown because they get in a pool and cannot get out but if done right can have a great time...

YORKIES SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME AS A TWO YEAR OLD AROUND A SWIMMING POOL. THEY SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES!!!!..

Excellent advice!! You need to be so careful. Some love swimming but it only takes a few seconds to take your eyes off of them and for them to become exhausted and not be able to get out.

livingdustmops · 05-02-2010, 06:42 AM

A dear friend of mine lost his dog who fell into the pool at night because the gate was not shut.it only took 5 minutes.

I remember warning him about this and he said, oh the dog knows better we have lived here for 10 years...I will never forget him calling me, crying to tell me what happened. Living in AZ with so many pools I was always shocked at how many little children also drowned...just tragic and it doesn't need to happen.

misslissa · 05-02-2010, 06:58 AM

i take gatsby to the local park to swim this may seem strange but we have a long (several miles) pretty clean stream that we are allowed to get in the rule is pretty much if you want to get in go ahead but we have to wear clothes no bathing suites in the park
anyway i called and they told me thear wear no rules against dogs in the water so we took the dogs down got right in the water with them and swam around for like two hours when gatsby got tired he would clime out and walk on the land(exdendable leach) it was alot of fun and he swam fine

Britster · 05-02-2010, 05:08 PM

My Jackson *loves* water of ANY kind.... he just loves it. He will dive in the pool (if we're in it), he loves to run along the ocean on the beach, he loves ponds, lakes, puddles, any kind of water he can find, LOL. I just invested in a doggie lifejacket for when we visit over my dad's house with his pool and we tried it out today and he loved it. His most favorite thing to do though is lay down on the top step and just chill out and cool off. My 5 year old brother died in 2006 from drowning so I'm very over-protective around the water.

Xaleia · 05-02-2010, 06:11 PM

Here's our swimming pool!

lucirbc · 05-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Coral loves to swim. She gets on the first step, swims a few feet, turns around, and gets back out at the steps. I always make show i show her where the steps are at a new pool. She only swims for a couple minutes, but seems to love it.

Xaleia · 05-02-2010, 06:19 PM

oops problem with pic.....

Here we go

Nico29 · 05-02-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Absolutely!

We have a pool and we never let those boys out there alone. Unattended, they could fall in and drown. For safety, I recommend people w/ pools have a Skamper Ramp (cheap, easy to install).

We sometimes let our babies in the pool in summer and they like it (though they like a lake much better). Be sure to bathe them after a pool bc of the chemicals

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This looks brilliant. We will have to get this if we decide to take him into the big pool. Right now, he loves the inflatable baby pool. Great idea.

2Morkies · 05-02-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Here is another of my favorite Yorkie swimming videos:

Go to this site and click on "Skinny Dip"

Videos

I loved that video...so cute!! I'm still jealous.. I would love to live in Maui!!!

Does anyone have problems keeping water out of their ears???

LittlePuppyKiss · 05-03-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaleia

oops problem with pic.....

Here we go

That is such a cute pic!

05-02-2010, 05:19 AM	#18
Jellybears YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MacTier Ontario Canada Posts: 365	Yes - I also have a life jacket - and now I guess I will have to get another one for this summer's boating!!!!! __________________ Mr. Darcy Miss Lizzie Toffee in Heaven at 15-1/2 - still sadly missed 1993-Christmas 2008

05-02-2010, 06:42 AM	#22
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	A dear friend of mine lost his dog who fell into the pool at night because the gate was not shut.it only took 5 minutes. I remember warning him about this and he said, oh the dog knows better we have lived here for 10 years...I will never forget him calling me, crying to tell me what happened. Living in AZ with so many pools I was always shocked at how many little children also drowned...just tragic and it doesn't need to happen. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products! Last edited by livingdustmops; 05-02-2010 at 06:43 AM.

05-02-2010, 06:58 AM	#23
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	i take gatsby to the local park to swim this may seem strange but we have a long (several miles) pretty clean stream that we are allowed to get in the rule is pretty much if you want to get in go ahead but we have to wear clothes no bathing suites in the park anyway i called and they told me thear wear no rules against dogs in the water so we took the dogs down got right in the water with them and swam around for like two hours when gatsby got tired he would clime out and walk on the land(exdendable leach) it was alot of fun and he swam fine __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

05-02-2010, 05:08 PM	#24
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	My Jackson loves water of ANY kind.... he just loves it. He will dive in the pool (if we're in it), he loves to run along the ocean on the beach, he loves ponds, lakes, puddles, any kind of water he can find, LOL. I just invested in a doggie lifejacket for when we visit over my dad's house with his pool and we tried it out today and he loved it. His most favorite thing to do though is lay down on the top step and just chill out and cool off. My 5 year old brother died in 2006 from drowning so I'm very over-protective around the water. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-02-2010, 06:11 PM	#25
Xaleia YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 252	Here's our swimming pool! __________________ ~On the 8th day, God made Yorkies~ Cj , Corkie Marley and now Lily Keilani!

05-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#26
lucirbc YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 273	Coral loves to swim. She gets on the first step, swims a few feet, turns around, and gets back out at the steps. I always make show i show her where the steps are at a new pool. She only swims for a couple minutes, but seems to love it. __________________ Luci West Palm Beach, Fl Triton dob 09.06 Newfie/Shepard Mix Lilo dob 06.07 Frenchie/Pit Mix Coral dob 12.1.08 Yorkie

05-02-2010, 06:19 PM	#27
Xaleia YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 252	oops problem with pic..... Here we go Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~On the 8th day, God made Yorkies~ Cj , Corkie Marley and now Lily Keilani!