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Hi Karin!
We introduced Dollar to the pool just last week at
10 weeks. First by just holding her over the water and then putting her
feet into the pool, then her legs, then we let her stand on the first step into
the pool while talking to her (good girl!). We have steps that go down
into it and this helps a lot. When she stands on the first step it goes up
to just above her legs. Goldens seem to automatically start kicking the
minute those little legs hit the water! LOL They will be wary of it
at first - that's very normal. After Dollar's first introductions (a few
days of doing the above exercises), my husband Ron took her into the pool with
him and supported her while she swam. Then he directed her over to the
steps so she can start learning how she needs to get out. Just take it
slow and Milka will learn to love it too!
Don't forget to dry puppy's ears out with Epi Otic
or some other highly recommended ear wash. You don't want them to get ear
infections. I don't know if Gina has other recommendations?
Thanks for all of the updates and the photos.
The Casino pups are all so adorable!
Joanie
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