{"id":9169,"date":"2020-04-26T10:14:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T09:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/puppy-swimming-in-4-steps-with-tips-explanation\/"},"modified":"2020-04-26T10:14:26","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T09:14:26","slug":"puppy-swimming-in-4-steps-with-tips-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/en\/puppy-swimming-in-4-steps-with-tips-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy swimming in 4 steps | with tips &#038; explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some dogs want nothing to do with it, while others just can\u2019t get enough: swimming. On a warm day, there\u2019s almost nothing better than watching your dog happily splash around in the water. What many people don\u2019t realise, though, is that puppies \u2013 just like children \u2013 also need to learn how to swim. Luckily, teaching your puppy to swim isn\u2019t difficult at all. We\u2019ve put together four easy steps to help your pup get used to water and eventually become a confident swimmer. Start early, so you can fully enjoy fun water adventures together once summer arrives!     <\/p>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-desktop-single-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4792\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1.jpg 816w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1-368x226.jpg 368w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1-600x368.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-1-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-mobile-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4798\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-2.jpg 345w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-2-73x92.jpg 73w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-2-300x377.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-2-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@miaanderson?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Mia Anderson <\/a>on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dog-swimming?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Inhoudsopgave<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#Waarom-moet-een-hond-leren-zwemmen\">Waarom moet een hond leren zwemmen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#kan-iedere-hond-zwemmen\">Kan iedere hond zwemmen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Zwemmen puppy: zwemles in 4 stappen<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#stap-1\">Stap 1. Maak kennis met water <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#stap-2\">Stap 2. Wandel en speel in het water <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#stap-3\">Stap 3. Ga te water <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#stap-4\">Stap 4. Zelf zwemmen <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Waterpret met hond: extra tips<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#leer-apporteren\">Leer apporteren<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#neem-een-oudere-hond-mee\">Neem een oudere hond mee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#voorkom-onderkoeling\">Voorkom onderkoeling tijdens je puppy leren zwemmen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#leer-je-puppy-zwemmen-met-een-tuigje\">Leer je puppy zwemmen met een tuigje<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#leer-een-commando-aan\">Leer een commando aan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#let-op-waar-je-gaat-zwemmen\">Let op waar je gaat zwemmen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#kies-het-juiste-moment\">Choose the right moment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen\/#let-op-je-puppy-tijdens-het%20zwemmen\">Let op je puppy tijdens het zwemmen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why does a dog need to learn to swim?<\/h2>\n<p>Almost every dog can splash around a bit in the water, but not all of them naturally use the right swimming technique. If a puppy doesn\u2019t learn to swim properly before the age of four months, there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll never really pick it up. These dogs might still go into the water, but usually prefer to feel the bottom under their paws. When they do actually swim, they often use the wrong technique and slowly start to sink. They splash a lot with their front paws and let their rear end drop, causing them to tilt more and more in the water. If this goes on for too long, your dog could even drown. When you teach your pup to swim, they\u2019ll go into the water feeling confident and safe. On top of that, regular swimming helps puppies build strong muscles. And honestly, what\u2019s better than watching your dog leap off the shore and splash into the water?        <\/p>\n<h2>Can every dog swim?<\/h2>\n<p>In theory, every dog can learn to swim, but for some dogs it\u2019s not wise or safe to let them do so. Some dogs simply don\u2019t enjoy water at all, or even find it a bit scary. Don\u2019t force these dogs to swim by throwing them into the water, for example \u2013 that will only create more stress. These dogs also often don\u2019t develop the right technique. Some dogs react poorly to water: they might develop ear problems, diarrhoea, or even vomit.     <\/p>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-desktop-single-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4793\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2.jpg 816w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2-368x226.jpg 368w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2-600x368.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-2-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-mobile-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4799\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-3.jpg 345w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-3-73x92.jpg 73w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-3-300x377.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-3-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@linoleum?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Linoleum Magazine<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dog-swimming?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Certain breeds really shouldn\u2019t swim because their body shape just isn\u2019t suited for it. This is especially true for dogs with very flat faces, such as pugs and English bulldogs. Be careful with overweight dogs as well (especially those with short legs), because it\u2019s very tiring for them to keep themselves afloat. Dogs with very thick coats that soak up water (like Schapendoes) may also struggle to stay buoyant. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medpets.nl\/ruffwear-float-coat\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo9PYncCG6QIVVOR3Ch2FyAZUEAQYBSABEgJRi_D_BwE#\">dog life jacket<\/a> can be a great solution for these dogs. Finally, it\u2019s smart to pay extra attention to dogs that absolutely love water (like many labradors) but were never taught to swim properly. They\u2019re more likely to swim farther or longer than is sensible and can go under due to poor technique. Teaching your puppy to swim is therefore really important.       <\/p>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-desktop-single-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4794\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3.jpg 816w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3-368x226.jpg 368w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3-600x368.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-3-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-mobile-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4800\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-4.jpg 345w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-4-73x92.jpg 73w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-4-300x377.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-4-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@isaacjarnagin?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">isaac jarnagin<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dog-swimming?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Puppy swimming: swim lessons in 4 steps<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1. Get to know water <\/h3>\n<p>We want to teach a puppy to swim so they don\u2019t become afraid of water and can swim safely and confidently later on. The first step is to introduce your new little friend to this strange, wet stuff. Start this water training as soon as your pup has had their first vaccinations (around 12 weeks). A big advantage of this period is that your puppy is still in their socialisation phase and tends to find most new things fun. We\u2019ll make use of the fact that puppies at this age usually follow their humans everywhere (if all goes well). Start with a small puddle on the street and let your pup follow you through it. Wet paws are enough! One puppy will love this right away, another might need a bit more encouragement. Always bring plenty of treats to reward your little rascal.        <\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Walk and play in the water <\/h3>\n<p>Is your pup no longer afraid to get their paws wet? Great. Now head to an area where you know there are deeper puddles, for example, a forest path after a rain shower, and continue the training there. Walk straight through the deeper puddles as if it\u2019s the most normal thing in the world. If your puppy follows you on their own, perfect. If they try to avoid the water, tempt them with a treat or a toy. Most puppies are always up for some roughhousing or a little fetch game in the water. Keep in mind: your pup will get dirty and wet here, so bring a towel and avoid doing this on very cold days.      <\/p>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-desktop-single-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4795\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4.jpg 816w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4-368x226.jpg 368w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4-600x368.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Desktop-4-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"jg-sis-mobile-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4801\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-5.jpg 345w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-5-73x92.jpg 73w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-5-300x377.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop-pawness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BLOGPOST-IMAGE_Puppy-leren-zwemmen-in-4-stappen_-met-tips-uitleg_Mobile-5-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mviviani?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Murilo Viviani <\/a>on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dog-swimming?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Into the water <\/h3>\n<p>Once your puppy runs into a deep puddle without hesitation, it\u2019s time for the real work: teaching your puppy to swim. Choose a warm day, because the idea is that you\u2019ll go into the water as well. For this step, pick a small lake or similar spot where both people and dogs are allowed to swim. Ideally, the water has a gently sloping bottom so your puppy can still feel the ground under their paws at first. If your puppy finds this water a bit scary, visit a few times and just play in the shallow area before you move on.     <\/p>\n<p>If your pup is comfortable in the water, you can start helping them swim: place both hands under your little dog\u2019s body and support them. Walk to the deeper part where your puppy can no longer stand and slowly lower your hands. Your pup will now lie straight in the water and \u201cwalk\u201d towards the shallower part. This is the correct swimming technique. If your puppy\u2019s back end starts to sink, support them again so they lie straight in the water. Repeat this a few times and reward your puppy enthusiastically. If you can\u2019t, mustn\u2019t, or don\u2019t want to go into the water yourself, you can also buy a swim vest for your pup to help keep them horizontal in the water. 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Swimming on their own <\/h3>\n<p>Once your pup consistently uses the right swimming technique (see step 3), it\u2019s important to practice actual swimming in open water. For this stage, it\u2019s essential to choose water with a gently sloping bottom. Walk into the water yourself towards the deeper part and ask your puppy to follow you. Don\u2019t go too far. The first time, let your pup swim just about a meter at most. Many puppies will find it a bit scary when the ground suddenly disappears beneath their paws. Swimming back towards the shore is easier than swimming away from it, so always let them swim back to solid ground. Build this up slowly until your little rascal can swim around safely and confidently. 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Once your pup understands (and enjoys) the game, you can start fetching in the water too. Instead of having you do the swimming in step 4, you can have your puppy fetch toys from the water as part of the training. It\u2019s also a great game for the summer months.   <\/p>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@illuminationmarketing?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Illumination Marketing<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/dog-swimming?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bring an older dog along<\/h3>\n<p>If your puppy keeps finding one of the steps a bit scary, take a calm, older dog who loves swimming with you. A good example works wonders. A pup who\u2019s nervous about leaving the shore or about \u201creally\u201d swimming will often be more willing to do it after seeing another dog go first. A bonus for step 4: if they follow that dog into the water, you don\u2019t have to go in yourself (unless you want to, of course). Just make sure the older dog doesn\u2019t swim too far out with your inexperienced puppy in tow.     <\/p>\n<h3>Avoid your puppy getting too cold while learning to swim<\/h3>\n<p>Do you need to teach your puppy to swim when it\u2019s still cold outside, for example because you got them in autumn or winter? Then always keep the practice sessions short and bring a towel. Puppies cool down faster than adult dogs.  <\/p>\n<h3>Teach your puppy to swim with a harness<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-pawness.nl\/14-noodzakelijke-benodigdheden-voor-een-labrador-puppy\/\">Teach your puppy to swim while wearing a harness<\/a> so you can easily pull them up out of the water or guide them to shore if needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Teach a cue<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t want your dog to dive into the water at any time, anywhere? Then start teaching a cue for going into the water right from step four. This is especially important if your dog really loves water and happily jumps off steep banks (like dikes). In those situations, your dog can\u2019t always get out of the water on their own, so you need to know exactly when and where they\u2019re swimming.   <\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want your puppy to learn to race through every puddle, only let them go through puddles on cue (like \u201cfollow\u201d) in steps 1 and 2, and reward them when they don\u2019t go through the puddle if you don\u2019t either. Make sure you\u2019ve taught this cue properly beforehand.  <\/p>\n<h3>Teach your puppy to swim in the right conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your puppy get completely soaked on very cold days, as their muscles can cramp up. Also avoid letting your dog jump into ice-cold water on hot days, because their body will start holding on to heat, which can lead to overheating. <\/p>\n<h3>Pay attention to where you go swimming<\/h3>\n<p>In summer, keep an eye out for algae. After a few warm days, lakes can still be full of them, which may cause your dog to develop itchy skin. Blue-green algae are just as dangerous for dogs as they are for humans, so when it\u2019s hot, always look for flowing water instead.    <\/p>\n<p>Also watch out in areas where people fish, and check for fish hooks, trash, or dead animals around the water.<\/p>\n<p>The beach is a fantastic place to go with your dog \u2013 running on the sand and chasing the waves. But keep a close eye on your pup if they decide to swim. The (under)current can be very strong. Be extra careful when playing fetch in the sea: because of wind and current, a ball can suddenly drift very far away while your dog keeps swimming after it. Always bring fresh drinking water so your dog doesn\u2019t start drinking seawater when they get thirsty.      <\/p>\n<h3>Choose the right moment<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your puppy swim when they are already tired or having an off day. Swimming is physically demanding, especially for young and senior dogs. <\/p>\n<h3>Keep an eye on your puppy while swimming<\/h3>\n<p>Always keep watching your dog. Just like people, dogs can suddenly get a cramp, especially after you\u2019ve been throwing balls or toys for a while. <\/p>\n<p>Never just throw your dog into the water from the shore, even if they already swim reasonably well. This can be very traumatic. <\/p>\n<p>Sources:<br \/>\u2013 Honden aan boord, van Trudie Rutten<\/p>\n<p>Geschreven door: Jori Noordenbos<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some dogs want nothing to do with it, while others just can\u2019t get enough: swimming. 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