Not all dogs know how to swim. Not all dogs can swim. Not all dogs like swimming (I have one). However, if you are at a lake, in an ocean, have a pool & these are places you spend time at, it’s critical to teach your dogs to swim & where is the exit or place to climb out of. My dogs always wear their life jackets when in and around water. It helps with the following:
1) keeps them visible, especially to boaters & skiers.
2) if they get tired, have a cramp, all of sudden can’t swim for whatever reason then it will help keep them from drowning.
3) it helps keep their head up out of the water & prevents them from taking in too much water.
Happy Swimming!!!