Can dogs swim?

Dog swimming

Summer is here again. In addition to eating ice cream, you can also jump into the swimming pool wearing a cool swimsuit. It would be the best thing to play in the water with your beloved dog again. Taking your dog to swim together in the summer can not only cool down the dog who is afraid of the heat, but also exercise the dog's body, killing two birds with one stone. However, many owners think that the dogs who invented the "dog paddle" must be good swimmers, but this is not the case. Let’s take a look at how to train your dog to learn to swim.

1. Preparation before going out. Prepare enough drinking water and an appropriate amount of dog food, and give your dog external medication in advance to prevent parasites. A large towel for drying after swimming, motion sickness medicine and emergency trauma medicine.

2. Choose a suitable venue. The site selection must be clean, with no debris on the bottom and no scratches. You can choose a private swimming pool or a clean stream. The water must be shallow.

3. Be sure to fasten the leash before entering the water to prevent the dog from drowning. If the dog goes to deep water, it will also be easier for the owner to control. The owner can first lightly splash water on the dog, use toys to induce the dog to swim forward slowly, and encourage the dog in time. After it gets used to activities in shallow water, you can slowly take it to deep water.

4. Dogs in general are very playful, especially puppies who will learn to swim quickly. But if you encounter a dog that is really afraid of water, the owner must be patient, constantly lure and encourage it, and take a break to replenish it with some water when appropriate. Don't be too hasty, otherwise your dog may even resist bathing in the future.

5. During the training process, the owner should also pay attention to whether the dog's movements are difficult, then the dog's swimming posture may be wrong. The owner can lift the dog's front feet and teach it to swing regularly. When the dog gets used to the correct movements, it will be like a fish in water. Of course, the owner’s requirements should not be too high. Dogs can only learn to paddle, and they can just practice freestyle, butterfly, etc. on their own.

American photographer Seth Castile has given swimming lessons to more than 1,500 dogs and taken many swimming photos of the dogs. They are so cute that they all turned into Become an internet celebrity. It seems that in order to become an Internet celebrity dog, you must first know how to swim. This summer, take your dog to learn how to swim.