Swimming is always a blast. It’s a good way to relax, and it’s also great exercise.
And it’s not just humans who enjoy swimming. Many dogs do as well.
Elliot is the perfect example of this.
He is a German Shepherd and Husky mix. This boy loves to swim so much but since the pool was above ground, so to speak, he couldn’t just run and jump in like his other friends.
Elliot had to learn the climb and dive.
It’s just four steps anyway but it seemed like a long way up for this dog. This lady was able to capture Elliot on video as he literally took it one step at a time before finally figuring it all out. And he did!
Slowly does it.
Elliot climbs each step tentatively, as if getting the feel of the climb, checking to see if he was doing it right. He finally makes his way to the top and…
Splash! He did it!
He paddles around for a while, relishing the fact that he conquered what to him must have been an insurmountable task. And all for a good swim.
Can’t blame Elliot, after all, it is something he loves to do.
Look at Elliot float around.
He really does love to swim. This smart boy does a few more laps before heading back to the ladder, climbing out with ease and as soon as he’s back on dry ground, he shakes it off obviously pleased with himself.
He’s happy.
Elliot is unique in such a way that even though he’s alone, (or thinks he is) he can still swim around and come out of the water without much supervision.
Most dog experts say that owners should be present when their dog is going for a swim. You never know what could happen even though our four legged buddies are natural swimmers.
It’s generally safe for dogs to swim, but with a pool, that chlorine should be rinsed off with regular water to avoid any possible infections.
Then there is the concern for sanitation. This is where responsible pet owners come in. Dogs should be clean when brought in to swim, and afterward, rinsed off well.
As for the pool, check for hair and anything else that shouldn’t be in there.
Elliot is one clean dog. And no, he didn’t need the floater. Imagine what Elliot could do in an Olympic size pool. Or the beach!
It’s probably in the genes. That mix of GSD and Husky are showing.
Brave, athletic, curious, smart… Yes, he is. And he’s got wonderful owners who taught him well, all while showering him with lots of love. They did get a pool to share with him!
It’s so adorable to watch Elliot swimming and having a great time in the pool. What a sweetheart.
Check out Elliot swimming away in the video below!
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Source: YouTube, AKC, The Spruce Pets
