11 Essential Water Safety Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know

As the warm weather rolls in, you’ll be more inclined to start swimming in pools and lakes. Of course you’ll want to bring your best friend, your dog, along for the fun. But there are a few things you should remember when it comes to dog swimming. That’s why we’ve listed just a few dog water safety tips that will keep your pup out of harms way this season and next.

Not all dogs are swimmers.

This is the most important thing you need to remember. Some dogs are terrible swimmers and can drown very easily if in water. Before you take your pup into the deep end, test out his or her ability in a very shallow area.