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I would love to have opinions from those of you who have pools. I completely understand that Basset's are not meant to be big time swimmers as they are so heavy chested and are at higher risk for drowning. I also want to make clear that when Nugget spends time alone in the backyard, it is for very limited amounts of time on a lead which doesn't reach to the pool. When I've taken her to walk over on the pool side of the yard, she's curious about it and will lap at the water but doesn't try to get in (but I think it'll be another story when she sees us in it!). Otherwise, she is a housebasset...she quickly got accustomed to enjoying the a/c when the Georgia sun is shining hot & bright
As swimming season is upon us, I hear about people who say teach pups the pool is strictly off limits and never let them get in. I also hear people say put them in the pool with you and teach them how to use the steps to get out so that if they ever accidently fall in, they'll go to the steps to get out.
My son also has the bright idea
of getting one of those very small, shallow kiddie pools to let her play in under our supervision...I'm not so sure about that either!
What say you...the forum folks... about swimming with bassets ??!!
As swimming season is upon us, I hear about people who say teach pups the pool is strictly off limits and never let them get in. I also hear people say put them in the pool with you and teach them how to use the steps to get out so that if they ever accidently fall in, they'll go to the steps to get out.
My son also has the bright idea
What say you...the forum folks... about swimming with bassets ??!!