How to make dogs learn to swim in summer?

First, the preparation of dogs before swimming

1. Warm-up preparation

Dogs should try not to eat before swimming 1 hour, so as to avoid stomach cramps and stomach twists caused by full stomach exercise. Take the dog to play games on the shore before swimming 10 minutes or so, which is equivalent to warming up the dog and reducing the cramps after the dog enters the water.

Prepare props

In case of emergency, it is recommended to prepare life jackets and leashes for dogs. Some dogs or elderly people with ankle diseases are advised to put on life jackets and enter the water directly, which can provide some buoyancy for dogs and avoid physical exhaustion. In addition, pet owners need to prepare some food and water for dogs, and replenish water and nutrition to dogs in time after exercise.

3. Pool selection

It is suggested to choose a swimming pool with good water quality and moderate water level for dogs, so as to ensure the safety of dogs as much as possible and avoid skin diseases or conjunctivitis after swimming.

Second, matters needing attention when dogs swim

1. First induction training

When taking a dog into the water for the first time, the dog is usually nervous and afraid because he can't swim. Pet owners need to hold their dogs in their arms and constantly appease their emotions. When the dog is a little less nervous, he will slowly let go of the dog, and then slowly leave for observation after the dog gradually plays with water.

2. Pay attention to the posture of holding the dog into the water

Dogs of different sizes have to use different arms to get into the water. If it is a puppy, you can hold the baby on your chest. If it is a large dog, it is recommended to hold the dog's abdomen with a U-shaped arm, which will be more labor-saving.

3. Pay attention to the control time and duration.

Although dogs like swimming very much, they are not suitable for swimming all the time. Be careful not to take the dog swimming at noon in summer, otherwise it is likely to lead to heatstroke. It is generally recommended to choose 5-7 pm. When the temperature is low in winter, don't take your dog swimming to avoid catching a cold.

In addition, the dog's swimming time should also be controlled. Dogs will feel particularly tired if they swim for too long. If the swimming time is too short, the dog will easily feel unhappy. Therefore, pet owners need to observe the swimming state of dogs. If you find the dog panting, you will take the dog ashore to rest in time.

These are the specific ways for dogs to learn to swim. In addition to the above, pet owners should also pay attention not to let dogs with skin diseases and infectious diseases swim. In addition, after swimming, they should wash their dogs with clean water first, which can reduce the occurrence of skin diseases and infectious diseases.