This is an Endless Pool that is made for people but modified into a concrete pool enclosure designed for canine hydrotherapy. It has a variable speed current down the middle of the pool. The swim current is generated by a 16" propeller inside a protective case that is driven by a hydraulic motor. I built my own exercise pool because swimming is such great exercise for dogs and they love to swim even more then eat.
Swimming offers non-shock range of motion exercise that helps mobility and builds muscle strength. With any health issue you should ask your veterinarian before starting something new. If you can find a local Canine Hydrotherapist, he or she could offer you better advice then probably most vets.
With dogs that naturally want to swim the problem becomes how to keep them out of the water. Dogs that fear water usually have had a bad experience with water caused by the human factor in their past. By gradual introduction to shallow water, infinite patience, and treat rewards, any dog can learn to like swimming. Obedience training for any dog is advised and for a GSD, I feel, it is a must. Our dogs were obeying WAIT, then called into the pool one dog at a time in the beginning of this video.
I couldn't go swimming with my shepherd in a lake. When the water was deep, she wanted to save me. Dog paddle right into you, and scratch you up. I had to make her sit on the shore, and she would cry, til I got out.
German Shepherd Dogs are by nature very protective of their "pack". They have done uncommon deeds that have saved a lot of lives over the years. You just got to love a GSD.
You GSD are beautiful! I also have a GSD. We need to throw him into the water to make him swim. He wouldn't jump into the water himself without a ball.
is this pool like one of those lap pools for people who practice swimming or its it made for dogs?
thefabulousone123 1 year ago
@thefabulousone123
This is an Endless Pool that is made for people but modified into a concrete pool enclosure designed for canine hydrotherapy. It has a variable speed current down the middle of the pool. The swim current is generated by a 16" propeller inside a protective case that is driven by a hydraulic motor. I built my own exercise pool because swimming is such great exercise for dogs and they love to swim even more then eat.
DennisWD 1 year ago
@thefabulousone123
This is where you can find the canine pool that I made for our dogs:
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DennisWD 1 year ago
Love it
Tanja68B 1 year ago
everyone has diff color hats! :)
sohcsarewicked 1 year ago
does swimming help with the german sheperds' common back problems?
PsychoCharles17 1 year ago
@PsychoCharles17
Swimming offers non-shock range of motion exercise that helps mobility and builds muscle strength. With any health issue you should ask your veterinarian before starting something new. If you can find a local Canine Hydrotherapist, he or she could offer you better advice then probably most vets.
DennisWD 1 year ago
how do you get them to get in the pool?
lillie9908 2 years ago
With dogs that naturally want to swim the problem becomes how to keep them out of the water. Dogs that fear water usually have had a bad experience with water caused by the human factor in their past. By gradual introduction to shallow water, infinite patience, and treat rewards, any dog can learn to like swimming. Obedience training for any dog is advised and for a GSD, I feel, it is a must. Our dogs were obeying WAIT, then called into the pool one dog at a time in the beginning of this video.
DennisWD 2 years ago
Beautiful dogs. Look very healthy and well kempt.
GhilliedUp 3 years ago
dude, what beautiful dogs, and what I see you are great owners
xXxCHARG3RxXx 3 years ago
thats a really nice pool, lol.
cute dogs, i wish my dogs liked swimming.
TiaraTorture 3 years ago
haha 2:32 poor dog gets splashed
cherrylolipop851 3 years ago
I couldn't go swimming with my shepherd in a lake. When the water was deep, she wanted to save me. Dog paddle right into you, and scratch you up. I had to make her sit on the shore, and she would cry, til I got out.
bigboy45454545 3 years ago
German Shepherd Dogs are by nature very protective of their "pack". They have done uncommon deeds that have saved a lot of lives over the years. You just got to love a GSD.
DennisWD 3 years ago
Graceful dogs - I know 2 GS who do not like the water!
MSPIGGY78 3 years ago
Wow, german shepherd dolphins. They are amazing, I love them!
csustudent209 3 years ago
wow cool vid
lss19 3 years ago
I like the music. what is it?
boobehr25 4 years ago
It is software generated music so there is no name. Thanks for viewing.
DennisWD 4 years ago
Wow! great dogs! :D
orion1halavia 4 years ago
You GSD are beautiful! I also have a GSD. We need to throw him into the water to make him swim. He wouldn't jump into the water himself without a ball.
dijasonwu 4 years ago
German shepherds are amazing!Your dogs are beautiful! My german shepherd loves to swim!Only breed of dog I'll ever own
astarrb140 4 years ago