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 ...

Several years ago my Bellevue-raised son and I took his Jindo, a Korean dog that looks like a big akita, to Lake Sammamish on a hot summer day (yes, I know that seems like a contradiction in terms).

Alfie the Cocker Spaniel puppy didn’t always look like a natural swimmer. In fact, his first swim had a nervous energy that a lot of puppies bring to brand new things, with wide eyes, anxious paddling ...

Should You Let Your Dog Swim at the Beach? A Vet Weighs In originally appeared on Parade Pets. Since I live fairly close to the beach, I let my dogs take advantage of it as much as possible. If you ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Spring break has arrived and while many will be hitting the lakes, rivers, and beach to enjoy some sunshine, extra care needs to be taken if we take our four-legged friends with us. Dr ...

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 also swiftly approaching. Many pools are celebrating the end of the ...