Doodle Danger

[Nelson, Rufus & KO]

I had the scare of my life today. The "boys" were in the back yard chasing each other around. I glanced out the window nad saw Nelson prancing (lierally) on top of the above ground pool cover. The cover was pulled in on one side from his bouncing.

We have a deck on the pool with a locked gate. I have no idea how he got up there. I guess I have to keep watch and try to figure out how he got up there.  Any suggestions?

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I never put anything past my doodles......  As someone said in a earlier post.. "if inspired" !!.  Even though my yard is completely fenced in AND I have a electronic fence around my pond and the back yard (double protection-LOL) I still check on them every 5-10 minutes or so.  I am such a worry-wort when it comes to my doodles !!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Our Springer has separation anxiety and climbs over anything (even when laid up with his CCL surgery) to get nearer to his humans. Clancy, our big galoot (only 19" tall but 64 pounds) can jump the almost 4 foot wall to get onto our hill.  It is amazing sometimes what they can do, as someone else posted, when inspired.  I am so glad that you saw this because you will be able to figure out a solution and prevent any accidents.

[Nelson, Rufus & KO]

Well, we found his "technique". I stayed outside until I saw him do it. Hè was taking à running leap down à small incline, springing off of à folded solar cover onto the top of the pool heater And then another 3 foot leap onto the rim of the pool. Unbelievable! It was like watching an Olympic gymnastics event!

We have moved the pool cover and piled rocks on top of the heater. Ordering the pool rim fence just to be sure.

Thanks for your concern. We were lucky. I never heard or thought of this possibility. Pool owners beware.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so glad that you 'caught' how he was doing this.  It sounds like you are going to be able to remove this as a danger.

[Donna K & Quincy]

That is one ingenious doodle, glad you found out his method. Bouncing on top of the pool cover, maybe he was trying to tell you he wants a trampoline.