Teaching My Dogs How To Swim

Puppies begin to learn at a very young age. Teaching starts with their dam and littermates during play at around 4 weeks, so by the time your puppy comes home at 8 or 9 weeks old, she is ready for some basic training. Sitting is one of the first commands you’ll teach and the basis for teaching « stay » and « down. » Most puppies grasp the « sit » command quickly. Use positive reinforcement such as praise and treats to make learning fun.