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 ...

If joy had a sound, it would be the splash of four dachshunds dog-paddling through a pool with tiny floaties hugging their necks. The viral TikTok from @dashofsausage is so pure it feels like a ...

All nonswimming dog breeds — like Bear, a French bulldog — need life jackets, which conserve its energy during a long swim or if there are any currents in the water. Credit: Braastad family photo We ...

Since I live fairly close to the beach, I let my dogs take advantage of it as much as possible. If you live close enough, you too should definitely let your dog swim at the beach. Most dogs are happy ...

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 ...