How to introduce puppies to drinking water?
Eliza Hayes
2025-06-27 14:28:09
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You want warm(ish) water, and ideally you want the first introduction to happen when your pup has been running around in the heat. A dog that has been chasing a dummy in the blazing sun is far more likely to naturally run into the water on its own volition, which is a plus. It’s also important to conduct a water introduction somewhere with a hard, gently sloping bottom. Cold water is a no-no. As is deep water. Cooling off after playing in the midday heat might be enough of a reward for some puppies to jump in the water for the first time. Make it their choice, but set them up to make the right choice and succeed on their own, you can’t force it. People who toss their dogs in, or push them off of a dock or a boat are very likely to ruin their pups when it comes to water.