Teach A Dog To Swim

put a well fitting harness on the dog

attach a long floating rope or leash to the harness

play fetch with the floating toy on the shore at first

When the dog is happily playing fetch then start throwing the toy closer to the water

Then throw it into the water at least five or six feet

Gradually increase the distance of the throw

If your dog is still reluctant to go after the toy get out the other dog who does love to swim

Continue to play with the fetch toy near the water and in the water until the dog is venturing into the water and swimming out to retrieve the toy

practice this until the dog is swimming easily without lots of splashing and thrashing