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Back to home Home Top 20 Dog Games Water Fetch Game # 18 · Health & Fitness Water Fetch Provides an intense workout that is incredibly easy on aging or sore joints. What you need: A safely accessible body of water and a floating toy. How to play Toss the floating toy just a few inches into the shallow water. Encourage them to wade in, grab it, and bring it back to shore. Gradually throw it slightly deeper so they have to swim a few strokes. Always monitor their exhaustion closely, as swimming is hard work. Coach's notes One minute of swimming ≈ four minutes of running — cap sessions accordingly. Rinse off salt, chlorine, and lake water afterward; dry ears thoroughly. Life jacket for dogs new to swimming or with dense/muscular builds. Watch for water intoxication — obsessive retrievers can swallow dangerous volumes. If your dog loses interest Quick fixes when engagement drops mid-session. Won't enter the water? Wade in yourself with the toy — dogs mirror your comfort level. If they lose interest, switch to a floating toy that squeaks. Dry sticks sink and frustrate them. Cold water tires dogs fast — 10 minutes max on the first few outings, then a warm towel. Why it works Hydrotherapy is the standard rehab exercise for osteoarthritic and post-surgical dogs precisely because it decouples cardiovascular load from joint impact. References [ 8 ] Zink, M. C., & Van Dyke, J. B. (Eds.) (2018). Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
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