Golden Retriever Puppy's First Pool Day Is Giving People Life
Now that summer's here, everyone wants to take a dip in the pool. Everyone including a Golden Retriever puppy, who had her very first pool day recently. Her mama captured the day of fun in a video uploaded to TikTok and it's precious beyond words.
Her mama said it was probably "the best day of her life." And seeing the clip we'd have to agree.
It was the very first time the Golden Retriever puppy went swimming. So naturally her mama, Ashley, was going to record every minute of it. The footage shows the Golden, Junie B., taking her first tentative steps into the water. Before you know it, the dog was off! She paddled around the pool like a pro and made sure to visit all the humans lounging in the water.
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Junie went so hard that she knocked out on one of the pool chairs. "Safe to say she’s a water dog!" her mama joked in the caption.
People in the comments section didn't want Junie's fun in the sun to ever end. "Oh to be a sweet Golden Retriever puppy, experiencing the pool for the first time," wrote one person. "Excuse me, that’s the most perfect puppy I’ve ever seen," another person praised. "The last shot sleeping in the sun was adorable," agreed one commenter. "Junie B. is gonna sleep 'till Christmas," joked someone else.
Tips to Help Your Dog Swim
Some dogs are not natural born swimmers. Some might not even like the water! And that's totally okay. But if your dog seems game to try the pool here are some tips on how to make swimming lessons a whole lot easier.
You might want to start your lessons on dry land. Trust us, you'll make your way up to the pool soon. Start with a simple game of fetch, then introduce a baby pool into the equation. Throw your dog's toy into the water and let them fetch the object. That will help them get used to the water at a depth where they'll feel safe.
When it's time to move to the regular pool, take it slow. Have your dog stand at the steps and place your hands underneath them while you teach them to lift their legs. Eventually your dog will be able to paddle by themselves!
If your dog seems nervous or doesn't want to enter the water don't push it. It's better to create a positive association with the pool than force them to do something they don't want to.
And of course if your dog does enter the water, don't forget the treats!
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