1. Preparations for the dog before swimming
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1. Warm-up preparation
Do not eat as much as possible 1 hour before the dog swims, Avoid exercising on a full stomach that can cause stomach cramps, gastric torsion, etc. Before swimming, take the dog to play games on the shore for about 10 minutes, which is equivalent to warming up the dog and reducing the cramp after the dog enters the water.
2. Prop preparation
In case of emergency, it is recommended to prepare a life jacket for the dog And leash, some with ankle disease or elderly dogs, it is recommended to put on a life jacket directly into the water, which can provide a certain amount of buoyancy for the dog and prevent the dog from being physically exhausted. In addition, the pet owner also needs to prepare some food and water for the dog. After the dog has finished exercising, the dog should be replenished with water and nutrition in time.
3. Pool selection
It is recommended to choose a swimming pool with good water quality and moderate water level for dogs. In this way, the safety of the dog can be ensured as much as possible, and the skin disease or conjunctivitis can be avoided after the dog swims.
Second, the dog’s attention when swimming Matters
1. First water training
The first time to take a dog into the water Dogs are usually nervous and scared because they can’t swim. The pet owner needs to hold the dog in his arms and constantly soothe the dog’s emotions. After the dog is a little less nervous, slowly let go of the dog. After the dog gradually plays in the water, slowly leave and observe.
2. Pay attention to the posture of holding the dog into the water
Different body types of dogs should use different When going into the water in the embrace position, if it is a small dog, you can refer to the method of holding a baby and hug it in front of the chest. If it is a larger dog, it is recommended to use a U-shaped embrace of the dog’s abdomen, which will save effort.
3. Pay attention to control time and duration
Although dogs like swimming, they are not All times are suitable for swimming. In summer, be careful not to take your dog to swim at noon, otherwise it is likely to cause heat stroke in the dog. Generally, it is recommended to choose 5-7 pm. In winter, when the temperature is low, in order to prevent the dog from catching a cold, do not take the dog to swim.
In addition, the swimming time of the dog should also be controlled. If the swimming time is too long, the dog will feel particularly tired. If the time is too short, the dog will be easily I feel unhappy. Therefore, the pet owner needs to observe the state of the dog when swimming. If the dog starts to pant, he should take the dog ashore to rest in time.
The above is the specific method for dogs to learn to swim. In addition to the above, pet owners should also be careful not to let dogs with skin diseases and infectious diseases go Swimming, in addition, rinse the dog with clean water after swimming, which can reduce the risk of skin diseases and infectious diseases.
