According to the ASPCA, it is estimated that over 10,000 dogs drowned in the US last year. The biggest problem is backyard swimming pools where a dog can fall in and is unable to get out. Most pet owners assume that all dogs instinctively know how to swim. The truth is some do not, and even the ones who can swim will become panicked and exhausted trying to find a way out of the pool. There are many tales of tragic accidents involving backyard swimming pools caused by unforeseen circumstances. If there’s one common thread to these heartbreaking stories it is to live on the side of caution because accidents do happen.
If you own a swimming pool and have children or pets, you should have a pool protection alarm. Originally designed to protect children who accidentally fall into a pool when no one is around, these devices work equally well for pets. Either free floating or mounted to the side of the pool, the pool protection alarms emit a loud sound and also transmit to a remote receiver in your house the moment they detect wave action. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you can be there in less time than it takes for a dog or child to gulp one mouthful of pool water.
Life Vests for Dogs
Rivers, lakes, and ponds also pose a hazard because a dog can become fatigued or suffer hypothermia before reaching land. Dogs should be fitted with canine life preservers for the same reasons we wear them. Should a dog accidentally fall overboard with no one noticing, a life preserver will keep them afloat until they can be rescued or are able to swim to the shoreline.