The classic doggy paddle. It might be reserved for beginner human swimmers and small kids, yet is a stroke of genius in a dog. They glide effortlessly through the water, with their paws pumping ...

Not all dogs are born to paddle, but many can learn with a bit of help and the right approach. Yet before heading for the nearest lake or pool, it’s worth knowing how to introduce your dog to the ...

Many, but not all, dogs can swim. It is best to encourage a dog to swim when it is young so it has fewer negative experiences with water. Swimming in a pool should be fun and have positive ...

The 10 Worst Swimming Dog Breeds, According to Vets originally appeared on Parade Pets. Every summer, we see numerous dogs come in after a near-drowning incident. Some die and we never even hear about ...

For Hampton Community Pool’s last seasonal hurrah, people weren’t allowed in the water. But given the drop in temperature prior to the morning of Sept. 7, that was fine with the folks who visited. And ...

Past presidents and politicians of both parties gather at Washington's National Cathedral for former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral. by Leslee Jaquette Several years ago my Bellevue-raised son ...

These rescue dogs are having the time of their lives swimming in a pool of tennis balls, and there's a sweet reason behind it. It all starts with a dog named Everything, who died in 2014. Two years ...