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' ...

Not all dogs are born to paddle, but many can learn with a bit of help and the right approach. Yet before heading for the nearest lake or pool, it’s worth knowing how to introduce your dog to the ...

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 ...

Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She shares if you should walk your dog during heat waves and whether all ...

Several years ago my Bellevue-raised son and I took his Jindo, a Korean dog that looks like a big akita, to Lake Sammamish on a hot summer day (yes, I know that seems like a contradiction in terms).

Should You Let Your Dog Swim at the Beach? A Vet Weighs In originally appeared on Parade Pets. Since I live fairly close to the beach, I let my dogs take advantage of it as much as possible. If you ...

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