The guilt associated with watching your pet drown is truly overwhelming and one never really recovers from that experience. I strongly encourage you to have a look around your property for obvious water hazards. Whether it is summer or winter, you need to drown proof your home as well as your vacation property NOW. If your pet is going to be anywhere near water, make sure they are wearing a canine floatation device or pet life jacket. Find out how you can prevent your pet from becoming a drowning victim.