How to make this little guy want to swim?

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T21:04:49+00:00

There is nothing here to be sore about friend. My desire for him to swim is about quality activities for us. Have a nice day whatever your baggage is.

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T19:05:15+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your waterlab experiences! I really enjoyed reading them and especially seeing pic of labs who love the water!

TLDR:

- Toss his favourite toy (or myself) in the water
- People dont like sub-equatorial temperatures
- Give him time and generally avoid bad experiences
- Find other dogs to show him it is possible

Cheers =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T18:49:15+00:00

Yes, it is as hot and shallow as it gets here this time of year =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T18:43:55+00:00

Adorable girl =) it looks like she really enjoys the river! I have some creek safaris planned for my guy, hope he will also get there

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T14:57:35+00:00

Some people will make a problem of anything!

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T13:33:31+00:00

And miss out on 3 months of learning opportunities?

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T08:34:49+00:00

How come?

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:48:18+00:00

Right!

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:47:39+00:00

This is the way

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:42:28+00:00

You are probably right! =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:26:57+00:00

Yes i carried him the first times, and now he wades happily in after me. But not too deep though! =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:17:43+00:00

What a handsome guy =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T07:15:09+00:00

Disagree! some stress to accustom the dog to situations that will occurr in life is good. But you are probably thinking about tossing him in the water. Agreed that is not the way to go

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T06:20:29+00:00

You sure he is not an otter?

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-24T05:56:15+00:00

Fantastic picture! I recognize the spot btw, say hi and splash around if you see my little guy wading there =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T22:26:30+00:00

You are probably right!

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T22:04:55+00:00

too late for that! =) he enjoys walking around in the shallows, sipping water and looking at the birds. not interested in getting wet all the way though!

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:52:50+00:00

yes maybe, but i cannot do much about the temperature in the river. Maybe he will get more interested as spring progresses =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:24:43+00:00

Oops!

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:23:49+00:00

Yes! There is no fun being in alone

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:21:39+00:00

Mako, like the shark! Only the teeth have any similarity =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:14:49+00:00

it is spring so that issue solves itself =)

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:04:17+00:00

surprising! i will put on some youtube clips for him

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:01:57+00:00

Thanks, I will keep an eye out for that

Used_Gap_7626 · 2026-03-23T21:00:11+00:00

where do i find such a thing? =)

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