Dogs In the process of life, the first exposure to new things will affect the future. Swimming is no exception. So how should they be trained to swim at first?

Soothe the psychology of entering the water Usually the dog is afraid of the first contact with water, so whether the dog can swim in the future, this is the first time. Very important. We have to take care of the psychology of the dog entering the water for the first time, and must not rudely throw the dog into the water.

Strengthening Swimming Confidence No matter what the nature of the swimming dog, 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 feel swimming slowly, you can first put the dog's hind legs in the water, let him feel it, and then let go completely and push him away a little. At this time, the dog will struggle because he does not know how to control his balance. , you don't have to worry, the dog will quickly learn to paddle.

Choose the right place If it is the first time to take your dog to swim, you should choose a good place. Of course, a private swimming pool is the best, and a small stream is also a good place. The chosen practice site must be clean, shallow, and easy to teach.

Leashing to ensure safety Before putting the dog into the water, it is necessary to tie the dog on a leash, so as to ensure safety and facilitate the dog parents to control at any time in the water. When the dog encounters problems in the water, such as sinking, etc., the dog can be rescued in time through the rope exercise.

Toy lure dogs The owner can hold the toy and induce the dog to swim forward step by step, allowing it to adapt slowly. Most playful dogs will happily swim around with toys. Once your dog has become accustomed to swimming in the water, you can take it to deeper water.

Continuous praise and encouragement If you encounter a dog who 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 rest and drink some water.

Correct the front foot swing If the dog's head is stretched too high, the tail is submerged in the water, and the front feet are swinging too much, and it seems very difficult, the owner needs to lift the dog's front feet and teach him Swing regularly.

Teaching according to aptitude Generally speaking, adult dogs will learn to swim slightly slower than puppies. If your dog is an adult but has not yet swam, it is better to choose the beach for the first swim. Teaching an adult dog to swim is no different than a puppy, and it also needs to be gradual.