Dear Cathy: We have an inground pool in our backyard. Our daughter and her family live two hours away, so they are not here often. She has a sweet, well-behaved Goldendoodle. When they visit during the summer, the dog gets…
Goldendoodle. When they visit during the summer, the dog gets very agitated/excited when people are swimming. She runs around, barking, and tries to jump in the pool on top of the kids. Once she is in the pool, she swims around OK, but she tries to paw if she gets near anyone. She has to be gently pushed away because her nails scratch. Sometimes someone will restrain her on the patio on a leash, but we would like to find a way to let her swim safely.
Second, put a life jacket on her. Make sure it fits snuggly as this will mimic an anxiety wrap, which can calm an anxious dog. At the same time, the life jacket also buoys her in the water. She may be pawing you because she doesn’t feel stable. A life jacket removes that fear. Finally, your daughter should teach her to “sit” and “stay.” I am sure she has, but most dogs only learn to sit and stay in one or two environments Dogs must be trained to listen to your commands in different environments with increasing levels of distraction.
It’s not until the dog rolls onto one hip and lets out a sigh that your dog is showing a relaxed state. Reward a relaxed state with praise or treats, regardless of whether you asked the dog to stay or not. If the dog feels any responsibility for the lives in the pool, helping her relax and letting her know you got this will help make for a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
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