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Do Labradors naturally know how to swim?

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This is what my husband told me about our first Lab's introduction to water at 6 or 7 months old. He took her to a manmade “lake" in a regional park. read more

You can introduce your Lab to water but bringing along his favorite toy and throwing it close to shore until they feel confident to go further. If you teach your dog to swim in a pool, the most important step is to teach them how to swim to the steps. Labs may be natural swimmers, but they can drown if they get tired and can’t get out. read more

Dogs who can’t swim — though they may try their best — are typically those with large, heavy chests in relation to their hindquarters, and they often have short muzzles. These dogs may swim well enough to splash about a little under supervision while wearing a life vest, but that’s about it. read more

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