ORIGINAL: Fieldmouse
My last lab was the first one I had who didn't instantly take to the water. I dawned my waders and carried him in there with me. After that no more problem.
that works, thats how my dad got me to swim..
i find as i get older that more time you spend with dog correcting their problem, the better it will be..
it took me 1 year for my dog to let me touch his paws without growling..first 3 months he showed his teeth, next 3,he grinned on front, next 3,he front lip wiggled a little, now, he lets me touch them without any problem.
time will correct most dogs not a 44 mag..