English Bull Terrier's Lazy Swim Is The Summer Activity Everyone Needs

There are two types of summer people. The first type are those who use the longer days and warmer weather to get out there! They go hiking, take up sports like Pickleball, and swim in public pools for exercise. The other type of person (me) uses the longer days and warmer weather to do things like binge watch the new season of The Bear and find a body of water where we can cool off and sort of vaguely, kinda, sorta, lazily splash in. Snacks are also involved.

I have a feeling that the sweet English Bull Terrier named Pookie in the following video is of the same summer mindset that I am.

The adorable video was posted by the TikTok account for @Mistermainer and people are absolutely behind Pookie's totally relaxed swimming technique. 

One person commented, "The little baby paddles are too cute." Another person added, "That is the most chill swim I've ever seen." Someone else has fallen madly in love with Pookie and replied, "I may never get over this level of sweetness."

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Getting in the water is a fantastic way for your dog to cool off during the sweltering heat of summer, whether he is actually swimming or, you know, just doing vague splish splash motions with his little paws.

How To Keep Your Dog Safe Around a Pool or Lake

Whether your pup is enjoying lake time or pool time, it's important to follow a few safety rules so your dog is safe around water.

Ideally, you should teach your dog to swim. Dogs have a natural ability to "doggy paddle" but not all dogs are natural swimmers. When first starting out, it's a good idea to stay in shallow water and have your pup fitted for a life vest. Some cities even offer dog swimming classes so check with your local aquatic center.

Install a pool fence and add an alarm so if an animal or person gets near the pool you will be alerted. Don't leave you pup outside near a pool unattended, no matter how strong of a swimmer they are, and if your dog isn't a fully confidant swimmer yet, keep them leashed around water.

Teach your dog to enter and exit the pool. Try and curb your dog from jumping into the pool and teach them to use the pool steps, so if they do fall in they understand how to get out.

Swimming is a great exercise for dogs and as they age can help with arthritis and joint problems, but as with anything else that has to do with our fur babies, safety first!

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