Do you find your pups running to the sprinklers or any other source of water every now and then? The rising temperature and humidity is not only uncomfortable for you, even your pooch must be facing the same uneasiness. Everybody is familiar with the kiddie pools. They can be a great relief for dogs in summers. But, imagine a permanent pond in your backyard! Isn’t it a cool idea for your dogs in this hot summer?
Though the dog pool in the backyard is a trend gaining tremendous popularity amongst pet owners of the USA, you may need to take care of certain things. Let’s have a look at a few tips for a safe and successful pool installation in your backyard:
- For making a pre-formed dog pool, choose the best quality liner, pump and a few pieces of flexible tubing.
- The edges of the liner should be secured properly to avoid any damage by dogs.
- You may want to use rocks to give it a natural look of the pond. But make sure that the rocks are not sharp. Sharp rocks may bruise your furry friend’s paws.
- When you place these rocks, check their stability. Make sure they don’t shift in one angle with weight. You may want your pooch to lose balance and get wounded. Do you?
- Flat, large rocks to create steps for entering and exiting the pools could be the coolest and the safest thing. Incorporating these stony steps may have following benefits:
- Will be economical
- Safe to enter and exit the pool
- No requirement for assisting your dog every time he needs a splash
- Create more than one access point for your water loving canines.
- Clean the pond regularly to prevent mosquito infestation.
- Even though your engineering skills may be worth appreciating, take professional help for installing the pre-formed pool. (Unless you yourself are an engineer)
- Some canine-safe plants around the pond will give a perfect aura to it.
In all, it is a cool idea to install a dog pool in the backyard to give some relief to your pets from the scorching sun. Follow the basic method of making a pre-formed pool and select the best location to install it. This could be a gift to your furry friends for this summer. Take care of the above mentioned tips and you may install a perfect pool for your perfect pooch! Enjoy the splash!