Jackson is a swimming FOOL! We visit my dads house nearly every weekend (or at least once a week) but this past Memorial Day weekend we were there for 5 days. He swam for 5 days, every single day for at least 2hrs (total, not all at once). He voluntarily jumps in, I never force him, mainly because I don't have to. I will entice him with a toy and if he doesn't want to, he won't do it...
His head does go under occasionally, he also drinks the water occasionally. I believe you have to worry much more about salt water than chlorine. I'm sure it's not the best thing, of course, but a bit now and then won't hurt them either. Never read or seen a dog become ill from drinking pool water (I did alot of googling). Believe me, I am a water freak... my little brother died and drowned in 2006 so water safety is #1 to me.
Swimming is fantastic for both dogs and humans! It's no stress on the joints and an awesome form of exercise -- if your Yorkie loves it, keep it up!
Last edited by Britster; 05-31-2011 at 01:26 PM.
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