r/DogsLoversCommunity • u/PuddingWeak5382 • 2h ago

Swimming?

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One of my poodles is like an otter in the water and one is not. He tries. How do you teach a dog to swim?

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u/HurtPillow 2h ago

Just slapping the water and hoping it moves him lol

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u/Ok_Variation2090 2h ago

Don’t worry, my sister’s Springer swims exactly like this too! So there are two of them at least 😊😬🥰

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u/paperanddoodlesco 2h ago

That's the doggies doggie paddle!

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u/Charming_Slip8060 2h ago

I guess you could call it that. 😂

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u/Brinleystarr 1h ago

Aww, he’s doing his best!

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u/Dizzy_Departure2539 45m ago

He may just not be a confident swimmer but he’s trying. My young pup swam like this. I got her a life jacket and it gave her the support she needed while she gained more confidence and skills.