The Universal Terrier is a special dog that really likes to be in the water, but dogs are not born swimming, especially those living in modern homes where there is little access to the water. In order to keep the Terrier from being afraid of water and to stimulate its ability in the water, it should be trained to swim from a young age. What are the steps to train the Terrier to swim? 1. Before teaching the Terrier to swim, measure the dog’s age and physique, the fully developed body of the Terrier is suitable for training. In the choice of swimming venue, can be a private pool, can also be a creek, creek, be sure to ensure that the water quality is clean, and do a good job of human and dog safety measures. 2, first tether the dog chain, and then put the terrier down the water, the first time the dog in the water have a strong fear of psychology, be sure to watch it, encounter any unexpected situation, pull the chain can rescue the dog. 3, at the water’s edge, you can first splash water The dog can be scared by the water, but not directly to its face and eyes. 4、In the water, the general method of induction is to use the dog’s favorite snacks or toys to slowly attract the Terrier, so that it can gradually swim forward and follow the direction of the toys to change the swimming route. 5、Some Terriers have their heads stretched too high and their tails completely immersed in the water, so it is very difficult to swim, so the owner should lift the dog’s front legs and assist it in swimming. 6. Like other training, some dogs will resist at first, or will not be induced by toys and snacks, so the owner should encourage him more verbally and give him some rewards after he finishes the action. If the Terrier is too naughty, reprimand him loudly to prevent him from developing bad habits of capriciousness. The steps to teach the Terrier to swim are not complicated, but require owners to remain patient enough to keep repeating the training, so that the dog can give full play to its potential, which is very helpful for its healthy development.
