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Heaven… Just Heaven

Mr.Dog — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 02:03:07 +0000

What’s your idea of a dream vacation? Sunbathing in a tropical paradise? Cozying up by a fire in the mountains during the peak of leaf change? OR – hanging out with a whole lotta dogs at a pool? Ahh, this is the life!

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Great Danes enjoy a swim in the pool

Mr.Dog — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:06:19 +0000

Max goes for a dip and Katie enjoys her floatie during the Dog Days of Summer.

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Dog squeals in excitement for nighttime swim

Mr.Dog — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:58:28 +0000

Christy the West Highland Terrier just can’t contain her excitement any longer for a late night dip in the pool. This is what pure happiness looks like!

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Dogs Who Have Really Enjoyed Summer

Mr.Dog — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 22:10:54 +0000

Summer is over, and while some may already be enjoying their bonfires and pumpkin spice everything, we’re grasping onto summer as much as possible by reminiscing with some dogs who really know how to make the most of summer.

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Funny dog attempts to swim above water

Mr.Dog — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:34:01 +0000

Peggy is a 12-year-old dog who was rescued when she was little. While taking a bath she was lifted up above the water, only to think she was still swimming! Watch as her paws continue to paddle in an adorable fashion. So cute! Credit to ‘PetraPadawan’.

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Puppy Born With Half A Spine Gets To Swim Like A Normal Dog For The First Time

Mr.Dog — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:57:16 +0000

On a hot summer’s day, all dogs want to go swimming to keep cool and just chill, even Bonsai but this English Bulldog was born with multiple deformities. He has Caudal Regression Syndrome (Sacral Agenesis), Sacrocaudal Dysgenesis – likely combined with a variation of Spina Bifida meaning he was born with just half of his spine, no functional pelvis and malformed rear legs.

But for all that afflicts him, it doesn’t stop Bonsai from having fun and enjoying his first ever swim so mommy puts on a life vest for him and there he goes, enjoying the cool water with his best buddy, Ransom who has no hind legs but is a trooper in the water!

Even if Ransom took his favorite toy, it didn’t bother Bonsai cos he’s lovin swimming around his pool a lot! Isn’t it inspiring to see someone with disabilities do something for the first time? Share this awesome video and inspire someone today too!

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Teaching Your Dog To Swim: Cute Video Of A Dog’s First Time

Mr.Dog — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:57:02 +0000

Summer is upon us, which means time for fun in the sun and water. Whether you live near the sea, a lake, river, stream or your own swimming pool, chances are your dog will come in contact with water this season.
But, did you know dogs are not natural swimmers?
“Most dogs do not just jump in and start ‘doggy paddling’ with ease,” says Jennifer Fish Office Manager and swim coach at Dogs Gone Swimming in Portland, Oregon.

My husband and I want to take our two-year-old Shetland sheepdog kayaking and maybe even rafting this summer but since the only water he has ever been in has been a tub or a kiddy pool, I wanted to make sure he would be safe should he fall overboard, so I contacted Fish about swimming lessons.

Fish uses toys and treats to get the dogs used to the water in a positive way. With shy dogs like my Merlin, the owner may also help.

Once he was getting close to the water on the ramp, we just lightly pulled him and it was as simple as that. Jennifer took him to the end of the pool so he would be swimming toward me and the treats.

Taking it slowly, Jennifer supports the dog while they figure out what they need to do.

“At first, most dogs try to paddle to hard and the end up getting their head under,” she explained. “He needs to learn to go slow and controlled.”

To help them, she doesn’t hold the dog up, so much as keep their shoulders down, which keeps the head up.

“Dogs really don’t need to use their back legs to swim,” explained Fish.

So, you want to concentrate on them using those front legs properly – which is slowly and deliberately.

You will see in the video there is a big change from Merlin’s first attempt and what he looks like after twenty minutes. As your dog starts to relax and use those front legs properly (there should be little to no splashing) you will know he is getting better at swimming and you can release your hold a bit more.

After a mere 20 minutes, Merlin was swimming much calmer and even gripping the landing pad when he got to it!

Fish explained that not all dogs are good swimmers, she’s even met labs that were terrible! Conversely, she has a doxie that comes once a week that’s a pro.

“It really has to do with the individual dog and not the breed,” she explained.

A Nice Side Effect

Merlin is a reactive dog, over threshold a lot and the best thing about this experience was how calm he had to be. Trying to run and fly around in the pool didn’t work – he had to swim calmly and put his paws out deliberately. It wasn’t a result I was expecting, but it certainly means I will be back – not only does it exercise him, but it’s teaching him to be calm that will hopefully translate to other faucets of his life. Plus, I know he will be safer when we go out in a kayak or boat after having some swim lessons.

What about you, would you take your dog to swim lessons?

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