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Old 03-16-2013, 02:14 PM   #6
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I ordered a small life preserver from the local dog store but put her on the steps where she can stand up and still be in water in the meantime. I also heard that if you hold them over the water (slightly in) and they dog paddle then they can swim. I tried that she she can dog paddle. But I think I should try the bathtub method or something before putting her in the big lap pool in the backyard.
Working slowly up to it should help.
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