What to keep in mind when swimming with a dog
1. Help the dog overcome the fear of entering the water for the first time
The first time the dog swims in the water, it is easy to feel nervous and afraid because of the lack of security. At the same time, the dog who is not used to water will also have this problem This is the case, so when the owner takes the dog to swim for the first time, he should pay attention to soothe the dog’s emotions first. Hold the dog in your arms, soak it in the water, and patiently soothe the dog’s emotions. When the dog is less nervous and the mood gradually calms down, let go of the dog. Guard the dog by the side, wait for the dog to gradually adapt to the water before leaving. In addition, it is best to tie a lifebuoy to the dog for the first time in the water. Generally, a dog with a talent for swimming is easy to learn to swim.
2. The posture of holding the dog into the water should be correct
The posture of holding the dog into the water is also particular. If the dog is a large dog and the body is relatively large, it is best to embrace the dog’s abdomen with both hands in a U-shape and go into the water; if the dog is a small dog and the body is relatively small, it is advisable to carry the dog into the water for swimming in the posture of holding a baby.
3. Control the swimming time of the dog
Although the dog learns to swim Later, they all like swimming very much, but dogs are not suitable for swimming at all times, because dogs are also afraid of heat and cold. First of all, avoid taking your dog into the water at noon when the sun is the strongest, because the temperature at this time is higher, and the dog is prone to swimming symptoms. At the same time, pay attention to controlling the time the dog swims in the water to avoid the dog swimming for too long and causing the dog to be too tired. And the swimming time is too short, the dog may not enjoy it, so it is very important to grasp the length of the dog’s swimming. If your dog is wheezing while swimming, be sure to take the dog ashore as soon as possible. Because the dog’s performance shows that its physical strength has reached its limit, it needs to go ashore to rest. For dogs with little exercise, poor physical strength, older age, or beginners to swim, it is recommended to take the dog ashore for a rest every 5 minutes, and then continue to take it into the water for swimming. In addition, if the dog is obese and has poor physical strength, it is necessary to shorten the swimming time as much as possible. It is very dangerous for the dog to lose physical strength in the water.
4. Calmly deal with sudden situations
The dog is swimming There may be some unexpected situations, such as sudden leg cramps, etc. If you notice cramps in your dog, take your dog ashore immediately. Wait until your dog’s cramping symptoms subside before you consider putting your dog in the water again. It is recommended that pet owners take the dog to do a warm-up exercise before taking the dog into the water, and then take it into the water to play after the dog’s muscles and bones are active.
In addition to the above precautions, it is also necessary to be careful not to let short-nosed dogs and dogs with skin diseases and infectious diseases go into the water to swim.
The short nose of the short-nosed dog makes it easy to inhale water into the lungs, easily choking, and may even experience shock. After the dog swims, rinse its whole body with water as soon as possible, which can reduce the possibility of allergies, skin diseases, infectious diseases, etc. in the dog.
