When temperatures rise, many dogs love cooling off with a splash in the pool. Veterinarian Jolee Stegemoller says dogs can enjoy backyard pools, but they should never be left unsupervised near water.

Most dogs love water until you put them in front of a pool, and they take a look down from the edge. For many dogs, the problem is not swimming. It is confidence to get inside the pool. The drop from ...

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