German Shepherd Protects Kids Swimming In Pool

A video posted on social media shows one of man’s best friends keeping a watchful eye on a group of children enjoying time in the pool.

The summer season is a time filled with heat, humidity and activities intended to facilitate a momentary escape from the hot weather conditions. During the often muggy and blisteringly warm months of June, July and August, attendance at lakes and pools skyrockets. 

Stepping into a bathing suit and jumping into the water is a fun-filled time for all. However, as much fun as cannonballs and belly flops can be, time in the water also comes with danger. Drowning, even for the most experienced of swimmers, is a possibility. 

However, Zeus, a loving and attentive German Shepherd, is determined not to let that happen on its watch, as a video on TikTok shows. 

The short, 50-second clip begins with the German Shepherd standing at the edge of a swimming pool as three young children float around, enjoying the water. The dog keeps a watchful eye, never letting any child out of its sight, not even for a second. 

One of the children in the pool asks whether the animal knows how to swim. The young man’s inquiry is met with a resounding “yes” from several people off-screen. 

But then the dog notices something odd and decides to investigate. One of the children in the pool, who wears a snorkel mask, bobs up and down with its face in the water. The dog stares for a few seconds and then barks at the child. 

The child pops up, removes the mask and swims over to the concerned canine. The dog gives the young man several loving licks on the face. The animal can relax, knowing the young swimmer is OK. 

Having a dog like that around would give any parent greater peace of mind in regard to their children’s safety and the water. 

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not given you your orders? Take heart and be strong; have no fear and do not be troubled; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”