I have allways wanted a dog and i might get a golden retriever.How would I introduce her/him to the water? By the time I get him/her she would be 1year and 6 months.
How do you get your golden retriever to get used to swiming in water?
4 Responses to “How do you get your golden retriever to get used to swiming in water?”
Leave a Reply
Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
Recent Posts
- How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- My 3 year old shih-tzu has hip dysplasia – please help!?
- Little yellow worms in bed?
- If he truly loves me will he eventually come back? Begging someone to please gve me 5mins?
- What dog breeds have few gentic issues and long lifespans?
- What pet insurance offers lots for less?
- How can I volunteer to help train puppies to become service dogs in the Oklahoma City area?
- Can lymes disease be transmitted any other way other then through ticks, or a tick bite?
- I want to get a dog but I don't want to buy it from a pet store or breeder, what should I do?
- How can I stop my 10 month old pup weeing on my other dogs bed?
- What do I give my dog for arthritis pain?
- I think I have been a bad little boy?
- little black hard shelled bugs on my dog and they fall onto our bed and surrounding areas in large amounts?
- Why does my cat bite my feet when I go to bed?
- At what age should I begin house training my pom-chi puppy?
Recent Comments
- ginbark on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- Blueknightsister n on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- darknemesis05 on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- Vic D on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- yahel m on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- Rob K on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- Kevin S on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- dazza_au on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- self deceiver on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- ssssh on How do I stimulate my puppy to poop?
- BeachBunny101 on My 3 year old shih-tzu has hip dysplasia – please help!?
- ☆ Memphis Belle ~ Black 'N' Sassy ~ ☆ on My 3 year old shih-tzu has hip dysplasia – please help!?
- jj on Little yellow worms in bed?
- My Dogs are Obligate Carnivores on Little yellow worms in bed?
- leelee on Little yellow worms in bed?
Categories
- Dog Beds
- Dog Houses
- Dogs Harness
- Donut Dog Bed
- Durable dog beds
- memory foam dog bed
- orthopedic dog bed
Additional Resources
Content © Durable dog beds, discount, large dog beds, pets beds. Proudly powered by WordPress. Valid XHTML, Valid CSS.
For best results, please view with Firefox.
"Furry Family" theme by Nicki Faulk.
August 28th, 2011 - 4:37 pm
Usually the dog will either want to swim or not by themselves. You can try and have the dog on a leash and walk into the water and see what happens.
Dogs are unpredictable when it comes to water. My pitbull/black lab mix hates baths with all of her heart. She’ll yelp, cry, and bark the entire time.
When I took her to Hermosa Dog Beach here in California she ran into the water by herself. She started flipping out when she realized she couldn’t touch the ground so I gave her a few seconds to swim and she started doing it by the tides kept pushing her back farther and farther so I had to go in and get her.
August 28th, 2011 - 4:37 pm
I would suggest getting a lab. They tend to like the water more but if your set on a golden, throw a toy in the water or just plop him in. He might like it and be patient and give lots of treats.
August 28th, 2011 - 4:37 pm
Your dog will love any activity that involves you. Take him to water and play with him a lot. Bring a toy, Tennis ball, etc. Just splash around with him. They are called retrievers for a reason. They love fetching, retrieving and water. A yellow lab is the same way.
August 28th, 2011 - 4:37 pm
I don’t have a Golden Retriever, but I do have a dog that loves water.
My suggestion would be to get a kiddie pool(one of the hard plastic ones).
This is what I got for my dog when I was introducing her to water. She loved snow when it was winter time so I had no doubt that she would love water and swimming too. Fill the pool half up with water and splash around in it, make it seem like it’s really fun. You may need to get into the pool and splash around a bit, try and coax your dog into it that way. Let her sniff it, touch it, whatever. Praise her when she does. Bring out one of her favorite toys and toss it inside the water. Make it a game of fetch. It may take awhile for her to feel comfortable enough to get in the water but make it positive when she does.
When I first introduced my dog to water, by the kiddie pool, it took almost twenty minutes to coax her in. She started by getting her front paws in first, then she worked her way to jumping in really quick and then jumping out just as quickly, then she started getting in it and standing there for a few moments, then she started splashing. Now she LOVES water and the kiddie pool. As soon as you are comfortable with your dog coming when called, and she is comfortable with water, take her to a low current river or a lake. There are safety swimming vests you can get for dogs, if you want extra security, get her that. I’m sure it won’t be needed though as some dogs are natural swimmers.