2007-03-28 11:09:33 · 12 answers · asked by my golden 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's fine to let them swim but make sure it's a safe swimming beach, free of high waves and especially rip currents. If it's not safe for humans to swim, it's not safe for the dogs. Heed the warning signs and supervise closely. Make sure your dogs are generally obedient and will come when called. Bring poop bags - don't let it wash into the ocean and contaminate the water. Make sure dogs are allowed off-leash at the beach you are going to.
Be sure to rinse the salt water and sand out of their coats afterward and bring lots of old towels!
2007-03-28 11:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most goldens don't really get into swimming until they are about 2 years old. As far as I know, goldens love water and the beach. They will have a great time. Even if not in the water, they can play in the sand and run from the waves. Golden Retrievers even have webbed feet. Have a good swim!
2007-03-28 11:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 golden retreivers, They love to swim. I have a pond, and they are always in it. I'm sure your goldens would love the beach. Take along a toy to throw in the water that they can retrieve. They will have a blast...
2007-03-28 11:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chouffen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden Retreivers love water and would love the beach too.
2007-03-28 11:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would love and adore a swim at the beach. I know my Golden does. But a very important point - dont forget to bring A LOT of fresh water. They will drink the saltwater and they may get very dehydrated.
HAVE FUN!!
2007-03-28 11:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have only ever seen one golden retreiver not want to swim . he liked to go in but not to swim .
i live on the shore of one of the great lakes and see dogs playing in the water all summer goldens are very common there playing fetch and so on . they love the water.
2007-03-28 11:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Goldens (2) love the beach and swimming in the ocean! Just make sure when yo get them home to hose the salt water out of ther fur. If you dont then they will itch like crazy!
2007-03-28 11:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have alwayss wanted to do that with my dog, we took her to a lake one time and she had a blast. Dogs must naturally know how to swim because she was great at it and that was her first time. Your dog will love it.
2007-03-28 11:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by Marissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That breed absolutely love the water. I used to have one years ago that would actually cliff dive with me.
2007-03-28 11:20:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess not if they dont drown and go to deep in the ocean
cause i know one thing for sure
there are really good swimers
ps watch out for them, there ever move
2007-03-28 11:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by Janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋