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 “Dog Days of Summer” include numerous swimming sessions for dogs of all sizes in Johnson County public pools. Courtesy photo There just might be something to that phrase “dog days of summer.” Just ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Tuesday, dogs took over Fassnight Park’s pool in Springfield. The annual ‘Dog Swim’ marked the end of the summer season at Springfield’s pools. The event benefits Cruse Dog ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Labor Day weekend marks the closing of Springfield’s public pools, but for man’s best friend, the day after Labor Day is the one time a year they get to swim in a pool all to ...

Tanner, a lab-hound mix, has gone for a swim in a Jefferson City public pool each of the past 11 years. "Swimming is his favorite activity," said Jenny Boyd, Tanner's owner. But they don't have a pool ...

ST. LOUIS — The dog days of summer are over, which means the end of the swim season at St. Louis-area pools and aquatic centers is swiftly approaching. Many pools are celebrating the end of the season ...

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 ...

Animal welfare advocates in the Philadelphia area are starting to get calls about hot pet emergencies. This record-breaking heat wave is dangerous for people and pets alike. Skyler, an 11-year-old lab ...