What Age do Dogs Swim – Plus Swim Training For Your Dog

Many breeds are natural-born swimmers. Many retrievers and spaniels will swim with little encouragement, but dogs with body types less suited to swimming, like Bulldogs, may need more encouragement and should wear a life jacket when swimming. Start off in shallow, warm water, where the pup can easily stand. You should introduce your pup to water only after he understands basic obedience skills and the two of you have developed a trusting relationship. No problem if you’ve had a kids’ pool in the dog’s yard—actual swimming is different. If you make your intro to water slow and fun, you should end up with a dog that views swimming as a great reward Order our dog training book on Amazon below https://amzn.to/3eMhwoK Read the full article here https://trainingbuster.com/what-age-do-dogs-swim/