How to train a Chesapeake Hound to swim? Some dogs will inevitably feel nervous and scared when entering the water for the first time. Owners may wish to bring their favorite toys to train their dogs to swim.

Choose a suitable swimming spot

If it is your first time to take your dog swimming, you should choose a good place as a "paparazzi training ground". A private swimming pool is of course the best choice, and streams and rivers are also good. It should be noted that the chosen training space must be clean and free of debris at the bottom, otherwise it will be unsafe for both humans and dogs. When you first start swimming with your dog, you should choose a shallow place to facilitate teaching.

Take safety measures for swimming

Before letting your dog into the water, tie the leash on your dog. Or put on a life jacket for a dog that is swimming for the first time, so as to ensure safety and make it easier for parents to control the dog at any time in the water. When a dog encounters a problem in the water, the dog can be rescued in time through the rope chain. After the dog is on the leash, the "first swimming lesson" can be officially started. Generally speaking, fat dogs and long-haired dogs have better floating abilities than other dogs, so they are easier to learn to swim.

Use toys to practice your dog’s water skills

When swimming for the first time, the owner should accompany the dog to shallow water so that it can get used to activities in the water. The owner can gently splash the water on the dog, but never splash the water on its face. So as not to make the dog feel uncomfortable. Sometimes, the dog may feel very panicked and struggle desperately even in shallow water. When encountering this situation, the owner can put his hands on the dog's abdomen to support it and give it enough support. Soon the dog can Calmed down. When the dog can stay calmly in the water, the owner can hold the toy and induce the dog to swim forward step by step so that it can slowly adapt. Most playful dogs will swim around happily following toys. When your dog is used to swimming in the water, you can take it to swim in deep water.