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 ...

5 Best Swimming Dog Breeds, According to a Vet originally appeared on Parade Pets. If you love to swim or visit rivers, beaches and lakes, it's always fun to bring your dog along for the adventure.

Does Your Dog Really Need a Life Vest When Swimming? Vets Weigh In originally appeared on Parade Pets. Since so many dogs come in each summer with near-drowning incidents, veterinarians recommend a ...

Like most breeds, Labradors love to swim. Taking them out of the water is no easy task. If allowed, they can spend most of ...

The “Dog Days of Summer” include numerous swimming sessions for dogs of all sizes in Johnson County public pools. Courtesy photo There just might be something to that phrase “dog days of summer.” Just ...

ST. LOUIS — The dog days of summer are over, which means the end of the swim season at St. Louis-area pools and aquatic centers is swiftly approaching. Many pools are celebrating the end of the season ...

KIRKWOOD, Mo. – As summer winds down, the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (MAAL) invites St. Louis-area dog lovers to end the season with a splash—literally! Their beloved annual event, Pool ...

A dog enjoying his run on the beach quickly became distracted when he spotted something off the coast. Owner Dana Mills told Newsweek that her Goldendoodle, Fisher, is no stranger to the beach and ...