ok this summer we ( my family ) went to texas we took my dog to so anyways we stayed in my cosins house they have a undergroung pool very big i was trying to make my dog go in but he like wants to but dose not have the guts to jump in is there anyway i can get him into getting in
2007-08-10 15:05:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have a lab that is the same way. He loves the water once he gets in, but will stand at the edge of the water pawing and whining. We just encourage him until he decides it's sage. I would never recommend just throwing a dog in. That could make them fearful of the water. If you hunt and your dog is a retriever, you really don't want them to just jump into the water because they could impale themselves on sticks. But if you just want them to play around in a pool with clear water, then that isn't a problem.
2007-08-10 15:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Danielle T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving him some snacks near the water multiple times so that he associates "goodness" near the water. You can even put his water bowl out by the pool while you give him his snacks so that he will get an even better association. As he is looking at you, gather some water with your hands from the pool and put it down by his paws. Then do it again but actually put it on his paws this time. Then give him another snack. If he doesn't freak out, try to carry him into the water. As you carry him in make sure you talk to him and constantly say his name. He may be scared because it is a new experience for him. If he freaks out when you try to carry him in give him some more time. He may not want to go into the water at all so don't force him. This process will probably need to be done at a slow pace. It may even take up to a few days. Be patient with him. I sort of know from personal experience. One of my dogs is deathly scared of water and the other one will willingly jump right into it! Goodluck training your dog!
2007-08-10 22:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by rad.danette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only tell you my dog's water story. I have a German Shorthair Pointer. They are supposed to like water being hunting dogs and all. Anyway, I got him as a puppy and he didn't want to have anything to do with water. We took him to a watering hole we found out in the middle of nowhere that was shallow and got in with him. I threw the tennis ball in from the bank; my finance stayed in the water to give him security. We threw the ball in so he could dive under and get it. Kept throwing it further and further away so he would have to swim to get it. We did this many times until he realized he could swim for the ball, go under and it was ok. Then we took him to the beach. He was scared a little of the water at first. The tennis ball was key so we had many with us. We ended up jumping off the rocks into the surf [away from the rocks of course] and we all swam to the shore together. It was a little harry I have to admit but we all made it safe and sound. It's wierd, but I think that experience helped him solidify in his mind that water was conquerable.
2007-08-10 22:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing here... my dog HATES the water, and will not get in our pool at all.. she hovers over the kids at the sides though... worry-wart! The ONE time she voluntarily got into water... at the beach no less... was when she thought my son was in trouble. His uncle was teasing him out in deeper water and my son was screaming and our dog just made a bee-line into the surf and swam straight out to him! Once he stopped yelling, she turned around and came back... all this with a 15 ft leash on her.
I wouldn't suggest trying something like that, BUT, if he has a super favorite toy... you might try using that to coax him in from the steps... I wouldn't expect him to jump straight in from the side. If you have a float of some sort (surf-board?) that his nails won't damage, you could try getting him to walk onto that and pull him out into the water... good luck.
2007-08-10 22:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by victronia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its important that your dog knows how to swim, in case of a accident. But don't force him otherwise he will always remember water as a bad experience and you will lose his trust. A pool is scary for a dog because there is no gentle slope for him to go in gradually. How old is he most dogs aren't that confident with water until there around 18 months +
2007-08-10 22:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by Haley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen Cesar Millan leash a dog and jump in the pool pulling the dog with him, eventually the dog started to jump in by himself. worth a try, eventually he'll learn to swim.
2007-08-10 22:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your dog didn't understand your English. He may be confused by your lack of coherency. Please let your dog decide if and when it graces the pool. He is probably more interested in finishing that big pile of poo he's been eating in order to upchuck and be left alone to bask in the sun.
2007-08-10 22:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Lizbiz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what breed is he ? Some breeds are not water dogs and can drown very easy. A basset hound should never be put in water above his paws, same for doxies and other similar breeds
2007-08-10 22:15:12 · answer #8 · answered by deebigsky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one Miniature Schnauzer that doesn't like the pool and one that does. The one that does like the pool can get out of the water all by herself.
2007-08-10 23:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by CommonSense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick him up and put him in. Walk him in if you have to. Carry him in. Bring treats or kibble in with you so he associates water with treats. Play with his favorite toy in the water. Hope this helps.
2007-08-10 22:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by drakkor16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋