[onscreen action] Woman and dog playing in pool


[Narrator] Pools can be a lot of fun for you and your dog,
so, grab one of his favorite toys, and get ready to get wet.
Now, even though many dogs love the water,
don't assume that your dog will.
Even if he's a lab, some just don't enjoy swimming.
If your dog is reluctant to jump in, don't force him.


[onscreen action] Dog jumping into pool.
[onscreen text] 
Trainer’s Secret:
Play with toys that float. 


[Narrator] You wouldn't want to accidentally
hurt him or cause him to panic.


[onscreen action] Child and dog playing in pool together.


[Narrator] If you have children who will be playing in the pool
with your dog, always make sure an adult supervises.
Some dogs might accidentally scratch children when playing,
bump into them, or just play too rough.
When you're swimming with your dog,
teach him over and over again where the pool steps are,
so he can let himself out of the pool when he's had enough.


[onscreen action] Woman applying sunscreen 
[onscreen text] 
Trainer’s Secret:
Apply to nose, ears, stomach and bald spots. 


[Narrator] Now, don't forget sunscreen for your dog.
That's right, he needs it too.
Apply it to your dog's nose, ears, and tummy.
These are the areas most likely to get burned,
especially if he has short fur or pink skin.
Always avoid letting your dog drink the pool water.


[onscreen action] Dog getting out of pool to get a drink of water.  
Even though he's keeping cool swimming, he'll probably want
a drink, so have some fresh water available.
[onscreen action] Woman hosing off dog. 
[onscreen text] (dog thought bubble) This feels great!
[onscreen action] 
Woman installing pool fence. 
Child and dog playing. 


[Narrator] When you're done in the pool, make sure you hose off
your dog with some fresh water so his skin won't dry out.
Now, you know you can't supervise your dog all of the time,
and it only takes a moment for your dog
to accidentally slip into the pool, so if you have a pool,
consider using a pool fence and a floating pool alarm
for times when you can't actively supervise.
Following these tips will help keep swim time
fun time for you and your dog.