Seth89 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 So Tigh is a year and a half now. last year he was scared of the car and now he loves it. last year he would run away from the water with his tail tucked in. I took him to the beach on monday and he jumped in. I took him today and I got him to go in up to belly and neck. Now how do i get him to swim? I was thinking Food. If i have food he will follow me into a pit of fire. But is this safe? Will he know what to do? How did you guys do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSNS Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I take my girls to the beach all the time now my sakari being the oldest she is 3 and few months she hate sgoing in the water because of the waves so i have to carry her lazy ass out past where the waves break ll take them to point where they can't touch the bottom with their feet as there seems to be a panic point with some and as soon as their feet leave the ground they instinctivly go in to a doggy paddle keep them supported under their stomach and as they paddle move with them even if just in circles if they bite the water this is a good thing they do it to test it not to swallow it an drink it just like we spalsh about with our arms. My nukka is 13 weeks on friday coming up and as long as its hot she will be taking her 1st swim i was going to do it befor but weather was rubbish i will try and get it on video and post it. Dogs are amazing natural swimmers esp husky's as their webbed feet pushes them through the water faster so they can use less energy but keep moving to stay afloat when you're dog is completly relaxed in the water you should be able to lay them on their back resting on you an give them a fuss ad they will not fight it. I would not suggest food to get them in the water as in attempt to try and get food from you they may swallow a lo of salt water which is not particularly good for them salt water dehydrates dogs as it does us humas (also why at fairs if you have salt on items of food they put a little to much on to make you thirsty increasing sales) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zion Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 All dogs know how to swim, i remember watching Dog Whisperer, the husky episode. (Season 6 Episode 11) and they had a similar problem. Try and find a website that streams that episode it might help you. found it: http://stagevu.com/video/mnsovcbwrzqq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Go with wot Keath has suggested but be carefull of the claws cos they instictively swim to u n get ur legs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Busted Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Even big D can swim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 wow i love the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 The first time Ozzy swam he just jumped in a went for it. Micah needed a bit of coaxing and we did as Keith suggests, she is still not as confident as Ozzy, and stays near the edges of the pool, dam or sea, but they both love the water. And yes, be very careful of their claws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 kavik loves to swim he just dives in the river or sea. The girls are just toe dippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Even big D can swim How does he not sink !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 rolfmao @emiliy!!!!! i was going to ask the same thing!!!!! ozzy doesn't seem to have this reflex!!! he decides to look like he's drowning until i pull him out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Green peace come out to watch big D swim lol My two don't swim - they paddle at best but that's it so i can't be much help lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 nope mine don't swin but then there is no where for them to swim xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 ha ha ha ha greenpeace.............cant wait til val sees this thread ur sooooooooooo in for it stridg!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 ha ha ha ha greenpeace.............cant wait til val sees this thread ur sooooooooooo in for it stridg!!!! errrmmmm crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathian Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 A gentle push when Skye was by the canal worked for us. Since then she can't get enough of swimming and gives the ducks plenty to think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 A gentle push when Skye was by the canal worked for us. Since then she can't get enough of swimming and gives the ducks plenty to think about! lmao!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 How does he not sink !!!! rolfmao @emiliy!!!!! i was going to ask the same thing!!!!! ozzy doesn't seem to have this reflex!!! he decides to look like he's drowning until i pull him out!!!! Green peace come out to watch big D swim lol My two don't swim - they paddle at best but that's it so i can't be much help lol ha ha ha ha greenpeace.............cant wait til val sees this thread ur sooooooooooo in for it stridg!!!! errrmmmm crap How very dare you laugh at Big D's expense!! He's the Ian Thorpe of the husky world, I'll have you know!! That's it, at husky camp, I'm gonna get him to sit on you all one by one and tell you what he thinks of being made fun of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!! Ian Thorpe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth89 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 how big is Big D in pounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth89 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Great video btw. im going to try some stuff with Tigh. that dog wasnt bad he was just playful and that child was way to small. he made himself the pack leader. he killed that back yard b/c he wasnt worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSNS Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 wouldn't say he killed it because he wasn't worked but do agree he was defo not exercised enough but even still a husky seems to magicly replensih its energy with in 20 mins if that an straight back to its en-slaught of what ever they can get away with its just the way they are lol.. when are you going to try swimming next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 my boyfriend tossed embry in a lake lol too bad he enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 my boyfriend tossed embry in a lake lol too bad he enjoyed it your b/f or embry??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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