Can Doodles swim, do they like to?

[April Cliber]

As a breeder, I get asked this quite frequently. I always say, "You bet!" Even better, now I can show them how young doodles are when they can. :o) I'm pretty new here and have no idea how to place this on the video page, but I can give you a link to watch it. If someone can tell me which code to use, I'll put it in the right place. Thanks!

This is our F1b mini, future mama of F3 goldendoodles. Currently a spoiled rotten, sweet as can be puppy!

http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=6778103cf25ef6cc...

[April Cliber]

LOL! That is too cute!

[3tkdfrzpdui8s]

My 14 month ole Labradoodle, "Jack", runs, jumps and plays in Cape Cod bay every morning but will not go out past the depth of his bellie. Maybe he will as summer goes on... thanks for the video - very cute!

[3lyecf25cki2i]

I can barely keep Dudley out of the water!

[20xlhzzaoccks]

That is the cutest video! I really think if you introduce them early and make it a positive experience that they can be water lovers for life. We started teaching Steve when he was 10 weeks. By 5 months we couldn't keep him out of the pool. Now he runs towards any body of water he sees which isn't always the best thing in Central Florida. He has ended up in lakes with gators twice now. They didn't seem too interested thank goodness.

[Richard Crowe]

Our Holly doesn't like our pool. She loves the lawn sprinkler and also loves to be sprayed with a hose but doesn't like to swim. We are slowly acclimating her to the pool but, it is has been a slow process and I really doubt if she will ever really love it. Additionally, Holly is often indifferent to playing fetch. Occasionally she will do it for a while but, at other times will not consider even chasing the ball.

I wonder if there is any general difference between Goldendoodles like Holly and Labradoodles when it comes to swimming and playing fetch?

[Richard Crowe]

BREAKING NEWS - HOLLY NOW SWIMS - All it took was a visit from Shadow, our daughter's Labrador and Holly's best big dog buddy. When Holly saw the fun Shadow was having in the pool, she joined Shadow in the fun.

[April Cliber]

Great Pictures!! It's so fun when they swim with you! :o)

[Adina P]

How fun! way to go Holly...peer pressure can be GOOD.

[9pavxfihcp80]

We've taken our 18 month old Calli swimming twice. The first time she was a bit hesitant, but the second time she really took off. There is an indoor dog pool near here that's really nice, and for $25 you can have the pool to yourself for an hour-- well worth it to us, especially because we're leary to take her to rivers and lakes due to blue algae. Of course, we have a kiddie pool for her and our "baby" (6 month old Cooper) and she's in and out of it constantly! This is a link to a video of her second time swimming. The woman in the pool owns the place and works with the dogs to help them get used to it, and she also does water therapy for the dogs who need it. She recommends having the dogs wear life jackets until they really seem comfortable to avoid them panicking and make sure they have a positive experience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKOipPAYNY

[Richard Crowe]

Your swim vest is neat. I think that I will get one for Holly!

[13x08f1q0ejk6]

I have two doodles who are not afraid of the water, but did not know how to swim their first time out. They had issues with keeping their body even with the water. Their rear end had a tendancy to sink. With a little encouragement, patience and wearing jeans in the water so the claws did not scratch me to death they are avid, strong swimmers now. One still does not like to get her head wet, but the other enjoys going under looking for the rocks!