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With summertime right around the corner, people are peeling back the pool covers and preparing for the next few months in the sunshine. The only ones more excited about the warm weather are dogs, as they know it means more time doing outdoor activities.
One owner, however, has learned the hard way that having the pool open means constantly begging her dog to get out. Annalee, who is known on TikTok as @metaphysician.annalee, said in a May 25 video that since the pool opened in the spring, she's had to fight with her rottweiler to get out of the pool. The dog would "swim in circles for hours" if allowed to.
In the recent clip, Annalee shows her method for getting the dog out of the pool, and it's not easy. No amount of begging or pleading would help. The dog continues to sit on the pool steps, pretending not to hear her. All she is focused on is her toy that sank.
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The owner wrote in a comment: "She's living her best life."
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After a couple of minutes of trying to get the toy and luring the dog out with the pool pole, the owner was successful. She issued a stark warning telling the dog not to put the toy back in the pool. However, given that this is a daily occurrence, the dog is probably not going to listen again.
With 5,585 views, the clip left users laughing over the dog's persistence in staying in the pool.
"I can't say I blame her," wrote a viewer, while another suggested: "Buy her a doggie raft so she can float all day."
Someone else commented on what the dog was thinking: "She said, 'You got the pool and don't want me to use it.'"
Another user said: "The way she refuses to look at you like she can't hear you."
Newsweek reached out to Annalee via TikTok for additional comment.
Summer Safety Tips
Now that the warm weather has arrived, folks are flocking outside to enjoy the sunshine and bringing their pets along. But just as humans need to lather on the sunscreen and stay hydrated in the scorching summer sun, there are safety tips dog owners should implement for their fur babies.
The American Kennel Club suggests finding a shady spot where dogs can hang out on a hot day and providing them with fresh, cool water to keep them hydrated. Owners will want to avoid exercising dogs on extremely hot days and exposing them to hot asphalt or sand, as it could burn their paws. Instead, opt for walks early in the morning or late at night when the sun is less intense.
Owners should also be on alert for dehydration. Dogs can lose fluids through panting, urinating and sweating. Symptoms of dehydration include dry gums and nose, panting, lethargy, sunken eyes, thick saliva and loss of elasticity in the skin.
A bowl of water might not be enough to curb dehydration. Owners should check with their veterinarian about dosage recommendations when using electrolyte-enhanced water or solutions.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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