Not all dogs are born to be able to swim

Not all dogs are born to be able to swim. Even if many dogs can swim, they are not good at swimming. Owners should not force their dogs into the water regardless of their fear. leave. Some dogs are born to swim, such as golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, poodles, Newfoundlands, and English setters, which naturally love water. I am a water retriever myself, with well-developed limbs and good at swimming. He is a natural swimmer. Most dogs can learn to swim through training, and it all depends on the owner's guidance. A small number of dogs are not suitable for swimming. For example, dogs with short stature and stable lower body have difficulty maintaining buoyancy in the water because of their short legs. They have poor physical strength and are prone to fatigue. Swimming is very dangerous for these dogs. kind of movement.

How to teach a dog to swim

1. Prepare towels, hair dryers, swimming rings, etc. in advance to familiarize the dog with the swimming environment.
2. Lift the dog above the water and gradually lower the height so that the dog’s feet touch a little bit of water, so as not to put the dog under psychological pressure.
3. After the dog adapts to contact with water, you can put a buoyancy suit on the dog and let it paddle in the swimming pool by itself.

Precautions for dog swimming

1. Dogs should be dried immediately after swimming to avoid skin diseases.
2. When your dog comes home from swimming, give him a shower to avoid bacterial infection in the swimming pool.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water to the dog, and do not give the dog a large amount of water or food immediately after strenuous exercise.