Train pup to swim

Teaching your dog to swim should be started as a puppy.
It is probably better to start on a warm day when you can enter the water with the pup.
You can start by playing "fetch" with the puppy at a short distance.
Make sure the puppy can still feel the bottom when it is in the water.
By gradually increasing the distance that the puppy has to go into the water for the retrieval, the puppy will gain confidence in the water.
Do this for short periods being careful not to exhaust the puppy.
If you have an older dog, the puppy can learn from it.
You may have to carry the puppy out into the water a short distance and let the puppy swim back to shore.
Remember to keep it short and fun.
Not all dogs make good swimmers.
If your dog tends to sink instead of swim, there are companies that make life jackets for dogs.
Check with your local pet supply store for help.

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