In the course of a dog's life, the first time he comes into contact with new things will have an impact on the future. Swimming is no exception. So how should we train them to swim in the beginning?

Soothing the psychology of entering water. Usually dogs are afraid of water for the first time, so whether the dog can swim in the future is very important for the first time. We must take care of the dog's psychology when it first enters the water, and we must not throw the dog into the water roughly.

Strengthen swimming confidence No matter how your dog naturally knows how to swim, if his confidence is frustrated for the first time, it will take a long time for him to regain his confidence, which may make him no longer like swimming.

To slowly feel swimming, you can first lower the dog's hind legs into the water and let him feel it, then let him go completely and push him out a little. At this time, the dog will struggle because he does not know how to master the balance. You don't have to worry, the dog You will learn to paddle quickly.

Choose an appropriate place. If it is your first time to take your dog swimming, you should choose a good place. A private swimming pool is of course the best, and streams and rivers are also good. The practice place you choose must be clean and have shallow water to facilitate teaching.

Tie a leash to ensure safety. Before letting your dog go into the water, you must tie the dog's leash. This will ensure safety and make it easier for parents to control the dog at any time in the water. When a dog encounters problems in the water, such as sinking, the dog can be rescued in time through the rope chain.

To practice dog luring, the owner can hold the toy and induce the dog to swim forward step by step, allowing it to slowly adapt. Most playful dogs will swim around happily following toys. When your dog is used to swimming in the water, you can take it to deep water.

Continuous Praise and Encouragement If you encounter a dog that is not playful and the toy does not have the expected effect, then the owner must be patient and constantly praise and encourage the dog to move forward in the water. When appropriate, let the dog take a break and drink some water.

Correcting the swing of the front feet. If the dog’s head is extended too high, the tail is immersed in the water, and the front feet are swinging very hard, and it seems very difficult, the owner needs to lift the dog’s front feet and teach it to swing regularly.

Generally speaking, adult dogs will learn to swim slightly slower than puppies. If your dog is an adult but has not swum yet, it is more appropriate to choose a beach for the first time swimming. The method of teaching an adult dog to swim is no different from that of a puppy, and it also needs to be done step by step.