Her dog chewed apart one of my pool floats that cost $200, and it was never replaced.

Her dog chewed apart one of my pool floats that cost $200, and it was never replaced. Also, when the dog is in the pool it slightly freaks out and tries to jump on me and bites.

Asking Eric: How do I tell my friend her dog is not welcome in my pool? A friend’s dog could easily damage their inground pool, but the letter writer is scared to declare no dogs in the pool.

Her dog chewed apart one of my pool floats that cost $200, and it was never replaced. Also, when the dog is in the pool it slightly freaks out and tries to jump on me and bites.

Her dog chewed apart one of my pool floats that cost $200, and it was never replaced. Also, when the dog is in the pool it slightly freaks out and tries to jump on me and bites.

It would seem like it’s a no-brainer: no dog in the pool. But ... she’s such a good friend I don’t want to hurt her feelings.

Her dog chewed apart one of my pool floats that cost $200, and it was never replaced. Also, when the dog is in the pool it slightly freaks out and tries to jump on me and bites.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to tell their friend they don't want their dog swimming in their pool.

Dear Eric: Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an inground vinyl liner pool so one concern is the dog could damage the liner with its nails or ...