Just like humans, some dogs have certain capabilities or activities that they prefer or do not prefer to do! As a pet owner, you’re probably interested to know what activities your breed of dog like to participate in. Today, we’re going to cover swimming in particular.
Let your dog dip their toe into the water. This could be wading in the shallow end, letting them feel the water on their paw and be comfortable with this feeling. As they become more comfortable, they may get the courage to venture deeper.
Once you have spent a good amount of time allowing your dog to familiarize themselves with the feeling of water on their paws, you may encourage them to go deeper into the water.
If during your time in the deep end, you notice your dog starts kicking their legs, let them! This is their natural instinct of swimming kicking in. It is best to hold them at first so they get the hang of this motion without sinking or going under water.
Let them go and let them swim. It is best to make sure you are around in case they need a little help from time to time. Once they become extremely confident, they may not need your help at all.
Maltipoos are a mix between the Maltese and the Poodle. Although their Maltese ancestors do not enjoy swimming, the coat and demeanor they get from their Poodle parents give them the tools to be great swimmers.