Some pets happily walk the other way when they look at the water. But, the other jumps right in without giving it another thought.

The difference is based on the animal and its breed. Some love to swim, and some don’t. If you have a pool and pets at the same time, you have to be extra careful when supervising them for their safety.

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pets Away from Your Pool Area

Place a Fence

The most common way is to add a layer of protection around the pool and fence it off. It will not only keep your pet but children safe as well.

A fence is effective only if it’s at least higher than 4 feet but this also depends on the size of your pet.

Pool Commands

Try to train your pets to stay away from the pool area even when you are not around. It will save you the hassle of fencing or using pool covers all the time.

The most common type of training is:

“Boundary-Line” or “Not Interested” Training

These training methods identify your pet in the specific area which is allowed for them to roam around. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Walk Your Pet Around

If your dog is familiar with commands like “leave it,” the process will be easier. Walk your pet with a leash on around the pool. Command them to “leave it” every time they go near the pool.

Step 2: Encourage Good Behavior

Practice walking continuously with the leash on and praise or treat them every time they obey.

Step 3: Off-Leash

After a few days of practice and good behavior, try to do it without the leash on.

Step 4: Enter When Allowed

Swimming can be a good exercise for pets as well, and if you want your pet to have a quick dive sometimes around, you can always teach them to dive in with your consent.

Cover Your Pool

It is a straightforward idea to keep your pet away from the pool area. Even if they can jump off the fence or not listen to your commands, a covered pool will ensure keeping them off the pool.

Installing an Alarm Can Help

If you are not looking to fence up or place a gate around your pool area, you can install an alarm that will notify any movement inside the pool area.

Keep A Check On Their Time Out

So, if you make sure that your pet has enough time outside playing and getting enough walks or hikes, it will reduce their need to wander outside the pool area on their own.

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