Teaching a dachshund how to swim can be a lot of fun. It is not too difficult (depending on the temperament of your dog), although the first time can be quite nerve wrecking for some. Here are some tips and tricks you can use if you want to learn how to teach a dachshund to swim.
Believe or not, different breeds of dogs take to swimming differently. There are some breeds who takes to water very naturally without much help and these include Portuguese Water Dog and other breeds with the word “water” in their name.
Dachshunds, unfortunately do not fall into either category. In fact, their short legs is actually a deterrence to the breed when it come to getting into water and learning how to swim. So, as a dachshund dog owner, be prepare to spend some time teaching your dog how to swim!
Take a look at this adorable video of this pup practicing his swimming skills.
