CAN ANY DOG DO IT?

Yes—if a pet meets these criteria, which can all be cultivated with kindhearted, patient training.

SWIM SKILLS

Dogs all paddle intuitively, but they can’t all capably stay afloat for long.

PLAY DRIVE

Your dog needs to show motivation to play with toys (i.e., loves fetch).

CONFIDENCE

Some of us like to ease into the water gingerly; some of us like the high dive. Dogs are no different.