Getting Daisy to Swim: Part 1

I love swimming!!!! But my dog, Daisy, absolutely hates it!!! So, last summer, I was determined to get her to love swimming! But, throwing her in the pool a couple times last summer, didn't cut it. So I came up with this new technique of gently getting her used to water. My plan is to bring her to the pool every day. I scoop up some water with my hands and put a little bit of water on her. I praise her, then pick her up and bring her into the house to get a "treat". I had to carry her in the house, because if i just let go, she would think she "got away". That's what I did today. I plan on getting her used to the water a little bit more each day, and making sure I praise and treat her every time. That's the key with dogs! You just have to be consistent(just make sure your loaded with treats)! I can't tell you how many people get so frustrated with their dogs, just because they aren't consistent! Some dogs take longer to learn then others, so be patient. It doesn't mean they aren't smart, it just means they make take longer for them to figure out what you want. Anywho, just stay tuned, 'cause there's a lot more where this came from!



P.S. Also, check in in a couple of days to see if we've made any progress with Daisy!