can a little dog 6 lb malti-Tzu swim in my pool. Will the chorine hurt her if it gets into her eyes?
2006-07-28 10:01:05 · 16 answers · asked by nora7142@verizon.net 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When you are picking up the cute little suit you plan for your precious little mutt to swim in, throw in some goggles and floaties. I'd also add a mini noodle. Then enroll in your nearest YMCA's doggie swim class. Here he will meet other little mutts whose owners have too much time on their hands.
2006-07-28 10:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by dddanse 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
teaching a little dog 2 swim is difficult bcuz little dogs hav a ton of energy so she mite not want to swim. but i would start by getting one of thos little wading pools frum walmart or letting her swim in the bathtub--anywhere u can watch her!!!!
once she can swim ther, introduce her 2 the shallow end and let her swim where u can see her so she wont drown. then as she gets bettr, take her deeper and deeper. if u still dont feel comfy about letting her swim alone, ther r dog life vests @ pets mart or pet co.
the chlorine will sting a little like it duz on human eyes, but if she begins to yelp and paw at her eyes, get a washcloth with warm water and gently rub her eyes, but careful she mite nip!!! other than eye-stinging pain, it generally duznt hurt dogs. but long exposure may cause blindnesss or othr eye difficulties. and if she has long hair, dry her b4 she cums inside or after she gets out of the pool. my malamute got a bad rasch frum swimming and not getting dried off. she smelled bad,2!!!
good luck with little doggy!!
2006-07-28 10:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs(at least all that I have had) are natural swimmers. Try getting in the pool with her at first. She should take off by herself. The chlorine shouldn't be a factor but be careful not to keep her in too long. Good Luck!
2006-07-28 10:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-28 10:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, dog already knows to swim. Just gently put her in the pool(shallow end) and then stand on the step and tell her to come over and she will swim. The chorine won't hurt her, my friend has a 1 year old lab and he dives in to the pool.
2006-07-28 10:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs already know how to swim, just set her in your pool and let her swim around with you. That way, if you see she's struggling, then you can help her out.
2006-07-28 10:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by animalluver_101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 05:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that humans are the only mammals that need to be "taught" to swim. All other creatures are born being able to.
And as far as the chlorine.... I'm sure it will be an irritant. Why wouldn't it be?
2006-07-28 10:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by robertonduty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are born knowing how to swim. Put her in the water and watch her go.
2006-07-28 10:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by just guessing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals know how to swim naturally. If she is having trouble swimming she may either be too young, inexperienced, or she may just dislike swimming.
2006-07-28 10:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Karina Miller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋