I have a dalmation, and he is afraid of water and cannot swim well.
2006-06-29 10:37:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had one for 13 years and he could never swim.
He sank. I had to help him out of the pool more than
once. So always be around if they are near water.
2006-06-29 10:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by TxGirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dogs can swim, but some are just afraid of water. Get a baby pool and try to get him used to the water
2006-06-29 17:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by rnjes21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most dog breeds are able to swim, but just like humans some are fearful and just prefer land. If you like to swim and get a new puppy you probably can teach him good water skills by GENTLY introducing him to water.
2006-06-29 18:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by 337Sara E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 year old dalmation and he loves to swim.we take him to the lake and we've had to buy a life jacket with a 50 ft.leash to make him come back to the boat/shore, esp. if their are ducks in the water.He's been in the water since he was 6 weeks old. Loves baths too,he takes showers with my husband,we have a large shower! thankful for that! How old is you dal?
2006-06-29 17:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes! all dogs can swim! Unless they are afraid of the water because of some sort of trama.
2006-06-29 17:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sofija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dogs can swim except bassett hounds sum dogs just dont like to swim or u didnt start them out when they were puppies to like water
2006-06-29 17:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by Southurn chicks rock!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can swim but you have to go with him and show him that it is okay and start out in shallow water to get him use to it but before you do that check with the vet to make sure he is in good shape and your dog will love you for it.
2006-06-29 17:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought every dog could swim...but I think your dog has some problems or something.?!
2006-06-29 17:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Gemini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all healthy dogs can swim
2006-06-29 17:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by female jockey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunnoo.. give it a try
2006-06-29 17:40:13 · answer #10 · answered by cyrus_xi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋