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KemperTemper1 t1_ixegkne wrote

Instincts. Either your dog has the physical capacity to swim or it doesn’t.

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Rduncanson1 t1_ixef9ol wrote

Your dog knows how to swim

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LexaBori t1_ixendoz wrote

My dog is a puppy & she is scared of water

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_ixetavm wrote

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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canibringmydog t1_ixerqib wrote

This is the cutest thing I have ever heard! I would search for a trainer who may help acclimate your pup to water. Once they aren’t terrified of water, I think their little puppy instincts will kick in.

My dog hated water too. But after a little training will swim for a ball, perfectly fine in a kayak and will walk on the shore like a little people. Still not a water dog, but pretty good.

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LexaBori t1_ixesdng wrote

Exactly. I just want her to get acclimated to water in a safe environment. So that if she comes on a kayak with me, I don’t have to worry about her freaking out.

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March_Latter t1_ixetbcr wrote

Dogs know how to swim...some simply cannot. Either way a dog life jacket in the proper size is a good idea.

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