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Health & Fitness

Dog Life Saver: Swimming Lessons

Contrary to popular belief, all dogs are not able to swim!  Most can benefit from a lesson or two.  Getting in the water with your front end paddler and supporting the rear end will prompt your dog to use his back legs.  Using a dog life jacket will also help him to relax and use all four legs in unison.

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