Dog swimming
Over time, the warm weather is not too far away from us, and on a hot day, a cold bath should be a very happy thing for it. We know that dogs are naturally the ability of swimming, so generally speaking, swimming can not fall. However, the owners of some swimming must be kept in mind, so as not to see what you don't want to see.
I. The dogs who swim for the first time to observe its launch response
Although dogs have the talent of swimming, some dogs are inevitably nervous at the beginning because they did not get off the water. Therefore, many dogs will only flush a few times when they first launch the water. This is actually a psychological needs of the dog. Each dog hopes to play water with the owner. Frequency, it is very beneficial to go once or twice a week.
As long as you have patience and carefulness, you can learn to swim. Some varieties of dog water are particularly good, such as Labrador, which takes it one or two times to take the initiative to be addicted. However, some dogs have had a psychological shadow and they are more afraid of water, so the owner should pay special attention to it, distinguish whether his dog is happy or afraid of water. After the dog really learns to swim, he can put it freely to move freely. , But the owner still has to take care of the whole process to prevent hair accidents.
2. Do not bring dogs swimming in the sun
Although swimming can relieve heat, it is not suitable for swimming with dogs at any time. For example, don't take the dog out at noon, because the sun is too strong, it may cause burns to the dog. In addition, when you go out at noon, the possibility of heat stroke will be relatively high. Time can the maximum role in the lack of heat and solution.
For the choice of the place, it is recommended not to go to the place where the water and deep water are dirty. Some owners will take the dog to swim with a very deep water. This approach is quite dangerous. The best place is in the swimming pool of some professional training grounds, where the water level and water quality there are more suitable. Be sure to pay attention to your dogs, don't let it run to the depth of the water at a time. It is best to tie the upper chest traction rope for it. It is convenient to rescue it in time when it is dangerous.
Three, wear safety equipment
Before leading dogs to swim, it is actually best to prepare sufficient equipment, including drugs with strong water absorption towels, anti -allergic anti -parasitic medicines, appropriate amount of dog food and drinking water.
Swimming is relatively easy to infect bacteria, so the owner must do a good job of cleaning after swimming. After the dogs are swimming, you must remember to take a bath and wash your whole body with clean water. When necessary, you need to use a special cleaner to wipe the whole body to prevent infected bacteria and parasites. If you go to the sea to swim, remember to take a bath, because there are components that are not conducive to the skin of the dog. If the dog is allergic after swimming and the symptoms of long rash, you need to take the medical treatment.
Fourth, be calm in the case of emergencies
It is inevitable to encounter some emergencies when swimming. For example, if the warm -up is incomplete, cramps may occur. Once you find it twitching, you must hug ashore immediately. There is no need to worry too much about dog cramps. Generally, it will recover after landing, but if there are often symptoms such as cramps, spitting foam, etc., you should pay attention to whether there are other problems.
In addition, the owner should observe the look of the dog swimming on the shore. If it appears obviously, don't let it continue to swim anymore. Each dog's physical strength is different, and it is dangerous to continue swimming when you are tired. Dogs are divided into many types. Obesity and thinness have different characteristics. For some dogs with poor physical strength, they should reduce swimming time.
Therefore, when the dog swims, it is best not to stay too far from the dog. He always pays attention to the physical condition and state of the dog. It is found that there are wrong places to take the dog ashore as soon as possible.