Can dogs swim in pools?

Dear Swimming: Many dogs enjoy a plunge in the pool with their owners during the warm summer months. Most “pool people” will tell you that chlorine is safe at the levels used in pools. Humans swim in it and occasionally will ingest some water accidentally without great harm. read more

Over the years I have built several swimming pools for owners who wanted a place for their dogs to cool off during our hot desert summers, or to satisfy the breed's natural tendency to want to swim. Some clients build pools for their families and, after all, the dog is part of the family. read more

When it comes to swimming, the biggest health risk for any pet is drowning. Although people mistakenly assume a dog’s instinctive paddling behavior means all dogs are water-safe, dogs can panic, tire, and drown in any body of water, chlorinated or not. read more