An entrance guard at Myrtle Beach State Park told me that the beach was open to dogs before 10 am and after 5 pm. She warned that the sand gets too hot in the middle of the day and could
Dogs and Water
Our pets are often our “canaries in a coal mine”
When our pets become sick with chronic diarrhea, vomiting, or develop skin problems, they could be telling us that something is wrong with our environment. Do we listen? Not always, or not for long, because we have options. Our pets don’t—they rely on us for everything. We buy premium pet food. Maybe we stop spraying … Read more
How to get your Dog to Love Swimming
You see them at the dog beach, on boats, at the lakefront—dogs running in and out of the water—having a blast. But your dog just stands at the shoreline, barking, or quivering. It’s so hot; you just want your dog to cool off in the water. The cool water is so inviting—but not to your … Read more
Toxic Water – Keep Your Dogs Away from Blue-Green Algae
“Shush! The Homeowners Association doesn’t want word to get out that a dog died after swimming in the lake. Apparently, the vet said it was poisoned from blue-green algae.” A fellow lakes consultant told me in confidence about a decade ago. ”The association is afraid people will stop visiting their lake and business will drop.” … Read more
Beach Safety Tips for Your Dog
If the Water’s Green – It’s not Clean – Keep your dog away.
It’s that time of year again, late summer, when the weather’s hot, the water’s stagnant, and bright green scum floats on the surface of the lake. Take a scoop of the lake water with a clear cup. Are there green particles suspended in it? Does it look like someone dumped green paint on the lake? Likely, it’s blue-green algae or cyanobacteria–even though the water looks green.
Cold Water and Dogs
Taking a walk to view the ice conditions along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Hosah Park in Zion, I never expected Cassie to start walking into the ice cold water. She’s usually cautious, but since we come here often in the summer, I think she was surprised at the cold water.
Water Dogs
I love water dogs, the one’s that can’t stay out of the water. I’ve had several and have learned that there are swimmers, waders, and one’s that can’t stand to even get their paws wet.
