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Unique-Public-8594 t1_ixetavm wrote

Reply to comment by LexaBori in ISO Swimming Lessons for Dogs by [deleted]

If she’s scared of water, I’d encourage you not to pressure her in any way. Forget training her to swim.

Your job is to help your dog feel safe (and be safe).

Our dog (border collie mix) was afraid to step in the water at 4 months. Loved to walk/splash in water at 1 year. Still hates the kayak. We don’t force her.

Not all breeds love the water.

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LexaBori t1_ixew5hu wrote

True, but in her case some of her breed does swim. I understand she may not ever get comfortable enough with water to join me on my kayak or on a boat. But I at least want to get her used to water vs freaking out. Of course she will have a life jacket

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_ixfakbc wrote

I’d focus on helping her feel safe instead.

Building a trust bond between the two of you is what it’s really about.

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