Are dogs born to swim?

In most people's minds, dogs are born to swim. No matter whether it has swam before, as long as it throws the dog into the water, it will emerge from the water, beat the water with its limbs and move slowly. This is commonly known as the "dog plane".

This concept is wrong, not all dogs are born to swim!

Which dogs are not good at swimming?

Dog swimming has a very important congenital condition:

Slender limbs, high head and long mouth! For example: golden retriever, Labrador, Newfoundland dog and so on. They are energetic and golden bodies born for swimming.

But the following kinds of dogs are not good at swimming by nature:

1. A dog with short limbs,

Such as: dachshund, Ke Jiquan, etc.

2. Dogs whose bodies are much heavier than their heads,

For example: bull terrier, etc.

3. Dogs with short noses and flat faces,

Such as pugs and bulldogs.

4. Dogs with poor physique

For example: shih Tzu, Maltese dog, etc.

How to make dogs learn to swim?

Let dogs learn to swim, you need to pay attention to the following points:

If you are swimming for the first time, you need to take your dog in shallow water to relax and adapt to the water. Never throw your dog into the water regardless of safety.

When the dog slowly adapts to the water and actively touches the water, it can be guided to the deep water area. Use some dogs' favorite toys as a guide to adapt them to the feeling of not stepping on the bottom in deep water.

When dogs break through their fears and start to adapt to the deep water area, they can get familiar with the deep water area. After swimming skillfully, you can play some interactive games on the water, such as frisbee and ball, and ask the dog to swim towards it, so that the dog can enjoy swimming.

What should I pay attention to when swimming with a dog?

If the dog is in the water for the first time, it is best to put on a life-saving vest and stay with the dog all the time. Don't let dogs swim in special periods such as skin disease, vaccination and physical weakness. Parents should not be careless even if the dog is not swimming for the first time or is already a swimmer. Keep an eye on the dog in the pool at all times and don't let it leave your sight.

Not all dogs are born to swim, but it is not impossible to take them swimming, which requires the patience and companionship of their owners and must not be forced.