[bike42]

I hope Steve (and everyone else with dogs near ponds) has learned from this and called the invisible (electric) fence installer. The water's edge is at least 20 feet from his back property line. The invisible fence will be installed just inside his property line. His smart Westie will learn in no time that she does not go near the water. The dog still needs supervision because critters can come up to the house -- but there's a lot less danger if the dog is not near the water. Just because the one alligator is gone doesn't mean it can't happen again.