Not all dogs can, or will, swim. Some dogs physically built for the water may avoid it like the plague, and some not traditionally built for the water may never want to get out, despite their parents' ...

Many, but not all, dogs can swim. It is best to encourage a dog to swim when it is young so it has fewer negative experiences with water. Swimming in a pool should be fun and have positive ...

The classic doggy paddle. It might be reserved for beginner human swimmers and small kids, yet is a stroke of genius in a dog. They glide effortlessly through the water, with their paws pumping ...

The 10 Worst Swimming Dog Breeds, According to Vets originally appeared on Parade Pets. Every summer, we see numerous dogs come in after a near-drowning incident. Some die and we never even hear about ...

If you love to swim or visit rivers, beaches and lakes, it's always fun to bring your dog along for the adventure. Not all breeds take to it as well as others, however. Some dogs are more like cats in ...

When the weather heats up, many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ...

It's a brisk Saturday in winter, but at the Northern Virginia Animal Swim Center, a pool party is underway -- and it's going swimmingly. Wet, excited dogs and rolling balls are underfoot everywhere, ...

ST. LOUIS — The dog days of summer are over, which means the end of the swim season at St. Louis-area pools and aquatic centers is also swiftly approaching. Many pools are celebrating the end of the ...

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