Do not allow puppies under 6 months to swim

When puppies learn to swim, first check whether they are suitable for learning swimming based on their size and age. Generally, puppies under 6 months old have poor physical fitness, low resistance, and poor physical strength, and are prone to various accidents or illnesses. In the same way, puppies and older dogs who have just recovered from serious illness should not swim to avoid exhaustion and drowning. From the perspective of body size, obese puppies will be more tired when exercising, and swimming consumes too much physical energy. Try to let them do easy exercises to avoid injuries.

Not all dogs are suitable for swimming

In addition, some dogs' appearance characteristics determine that they cannot become "good swimmers". Puppies with sunken faces or short nasal cavities, such as Chow Chows and Pugs, are prone to choking during swimming and are not suitable for swimming. Dogs such as Dachshunds and Corgis have short limbs and fat bodies, and their short legs are particularly prone to fatigue when swimming. Try to reduce the time they spend swimming. Dogs with long hair, such as Maltese dogs and Shih Tzus, cannot easily blow or dry their hair immediately after getting wet, and they should also reduce the frequency of swimming.

Choose a clean place when learning to swim

To teach a puppy to learn to swim, we must first choose a swimming venue. Generally, puppies are not allowed to swim in swimming pools. The poop scraper can only take the puppy to the beach or river to swim. In heavily polluted river and sea areas, germs are everywhere, which can easily cause puppies to be infected with viruses or parasites. Cleaners try to choose cleaner rivers and seas. Moreover, after swimming, be sure to rinse the puppy with tap water immediately, which can effectively prevent the puppy from contracting germs or causing skin inflammation.

Learning to swim must be guided step by step

When a puppy learns to swim, managers need to let it adapt to the water environment first, and then gradually let it learn to swim. Some puppies are afraid of water. We can guide them to play in shallow water, and then splash water on the puppy to make it no longer resistant to water. Be careful not to splash water on the puppy's face, as this may cause the puppy to become frightened, or accidentally get it into the ears or eyes, causing inflammation. Then throw the toy far away, and usually the puppy will swim after the toy. If you repeat it more times, the puppy will naturally learn to swim.

Things to note when learning to swim

Note that when the puppy learns to swim for the first time, the owner must put a leash on the puppy. This prevents the puppy from swimming too far, and you can also pull the puppy back in time when an accident occurs. If the puppy swims into deep water, you can put a life jacket on the puppy. It is always good to be prepared. Puppies that have just learned to swim tend to get excited and boldly swim farther and farther. The poop scoopers should always keep an eye on the puppy to make sure it is within sight. When the puppy is tired or has convulsions,In case of an accident such as tendon injury, timely rescue can be provided.

In addition, you should not take your puppy out for swimming at noon in summer. High temperatures and excessive exercise can easily cause heatstroke or dehydration in puppies. After the puppy comes home, check the puppy's paws to see if there are any scratches or other wounds, and provide timely treatment and treatment.