Summer Water Safety
Summer is the time when we all want to beat the heat and enjoy a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Although we will all look forward to these activities it is important to keep the safety of your pet in mind when around water.
Dogs, like children need to be taught how to swim into and exit open water. Not all animals can automatically swim and some breeds of dog actually have a hard time keeping afloat. Never throw your dog into the water! You should get in first and call to your dog.
Even the best swimmers can have a hard time exiting the water. Climbing ladders to exit the water is not automatic. Most dogs have a hard time exiting a pool by ladder because their paws can not grip the rungs. Steps that are below the water are not easily seen by dogs since the stairs are below their sight line. Each year many pets drown in backyard pools. Please consider purchasing a safety ramp for your dog.
While attending the recent Pet Industry H.H. Backer Trade Show in Baltimore we were quite impressed with the Skamper Ramp. This ramp is available in two models. The original Skamper Ramp is excellent for small dogs and backyard wildlife. The Super Skamper Ramp is perfect for larger breed dogs and use on boats and docks.
We are so anxious to have our customers keep their dogs safe this summer that we are offering FREE UPS ground shipping on both models.
