The rehabilitation practitioners of CRCG strive to provide an environment that is fun and safe for your dog and to help your dog feel safe and comfortable. There are many times when a dog is fearful when it first is introduced to water and then learns to love to swim and play in the water. We will work with you and your dog to learn how to use the ramp into and out of the pool and help get him or her use to swimming in a pool.
Most dogs who do not know how to swim can also be taught to swim in the endless pool or underwater treadmill. With the underwater treadmill, the water flow and level may be controlled so to avoid any "panic." Some dogs wear a vest and all dogs are supervised and assisted.
There are some cases, however, of dogs that cannot be taught to swim.