Poodles, on the other hand, were bred as water retrievers and spent most of their working life swimming. Through this, Poodles developed a water-resistant coat and webbed feet, which made them powerful swimmers. Even if you’re teaching your dog to swim in your home swimming pool, never go so far out that your feet can’t touch the bottom of the pool. If your dog panics, he could try to climb up on you for support, pushing you under the water. Conditioning them to like swimming means starting by letting them become comfortable in shallow water.

It is recommended that Double Doodles walk/run at least 14 miles each week, which means at least 2 miles every day. Walking 2 miles could take you and your dog about 40 mins daily.

No one is exactly sure when the first Double Doodle was bred, but it is reported that they were bred as early as the 1970s. People have always tried to combine the friendly personality of retriever dogs with the hypoallergenic coat of standard poodles. First impressions of water count. If you take the time to teach your Goldendoodle to swim, they’re more likely to view it as an enjoyable activity. However, if they’ve had a scary experience in the water priorly, your Goldendoodle may not be interested in the water from that point onward. If you have children younger than 6 years old, you should be wary to leave your dog alone with your child. Although your doodle would not intentionally harm a small child, they do like to run and jump around. Golden Retriever – A hunting companion, the Golden Retriever was also bred to retrieve waterfowl. This breeding leaves them with an inherent love of water whether they are a family pet or a working dog. They share the webbed paws of other water dogs we have discussed which hugely enables their ability to swim. They also have a water repellent coat which again aids this skill. Your Goldendoodle, in theory should also possesses these traits and the likelihood is that they will also have a natural propensity to water. However, it’s always safe to remember that with any cross breed there is the risk of a surprise and this is not guaranteed.

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If you think your Aussiedoodle puppy is still not encouraged enough to get into the water by himself, make him meet some water-lover dog friends at your home. Splashing in the water can be a great low-impact exercise for your pet. It engages the entire body without putting too much strain on your furry pal’s joints.No matter the age and physical condition, it is best to keep your swimming sessions short and sweet at the beginning. If you are wondering whether your Bernedoodle is going to take to water easily, it would be helpful to look at their parents. Chlorinated pool water can be harmful to dogs if they accidentally drink it. It’s best to keep your dog hydrated with fresh water so they don’t get tempted to take a sip from the pool. Rinse off after swimming Their coat may become dull and brittle having been stripped of its natural oils. Their coats can even become discolored with lighter coats developing a green colored tinge and darker coats turning lighter. This all doesn’t mean that your dog shouldn’t swim in a chlorinated pool. However, being mindful of the risks of prolonged exposure is important.