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POOL SAFETY TIPS

Hello friends,

Milo here, your favorite Family and MWR mascot!

It seems that the weather has been getting hotter and hotter every day. You know what that means? Play time in the pool!

As most pet parents know, safety is important around the pool. First thing’s first, be sure to teach us how to swim. Yes, that’s right, some dogs do not naturally know how to swim and prefer not to be in the water. It’s best they learn how to swim and feel comfortable around water.

Put on a life vest that fits them correctly. I put one on that was too big for me and I started to tilt forward in the water! Don’t worry, my human was right next to me and found a more suitable life vest. After putting on a life vest, choose a quiet shallow area in the pool and lead them into the water.

Stay close to the edge and stay as long as they are enjoying it. If they don’t want to go in, don’t force them. When your dog paddles with their front legs, help lift their hind legs to show them how to float.

Other good safety tips to know are always rinse off your pup after swimming, dry your dog’s ear completely — this will help prevent infection, learn canine CPR and never leave us alone in the water.

With these helpful tips you can put them to good use at Doggy Swim Day!

Join us, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as my friends and I get the whole Community pool to ourselves! The cost is $2 per dog and guess what … our humans get in for free!

All well-behaved, vaccinated furry friends are welcome to attend, but remember only the doggy and their parents are allowed in the pool. Let’s face it, last year was a blast having our humans at home with us, but I missed having our annual Doggy Swim Day. But keeping my human safe from a virus was more important.

This year, we are looking forward to seeing the best swimsuit, best trick and best look-a-like contestants! There will be lots of prizes and giveaways to win.

Get ready to jump in this year!

Paws and Kisses,