Dog and water

Swimming, Stand-up Paddling and much more!

What could be better than splashing around in the wonderful Lake Zurich with your four-legged friend in summer? Some dogs are real water rats and especially in summer they love to jump into the cool water.

However, other dogs may be shy of water, dislike swimming in the lake, or the whole situation involves way too much stress. In this case, I will be happy to help you identify what your dog's needs might be. Maybe he would like to swim in the water, but he simply prefers to swim in a ravine or in the early morning when there are no other people or dogs around. Here it is enormously important to deal with the dog mindfully and not to exert any coercion, pressure or exaggerated motivation (food, toys, etc.). After all, we want a dog that enjoys the water and does not - against his will - conform to our idea of swimming together. I will gladly help you to understand your dog's wishes and needs and to explain his expressive behavior accordingly. Together we can do this and your four-legged friend may eventually become a real "sea dog", if that is what he wants to be. It requires trust, mindfulness and safety to venture into the water together, but then strengthens the bond with the four-legged friend all the more. If it meets the dog's need, nothing stands in the way of an extension, such as stand-up paddling together.

Coaching swimming, SUP etc.: CHF 130.00/hour