Newfoundland dogs are renowned as powerful swimmers and have been used as water rescue dogs for many years. They are strong enough to be able to pull humans and boats to shore! There’s even a series of water rescue tests and classifications dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the breed’s water abilities.
But one-year-old Boss has a little ways to go when it comes to swimming. Apparently, swimming doesn’t come naturally to the 170-pound Newfie and he sinks in the water. So, it was time for swimming lessons.
In the video, dad is holding him up while he practices paddling! But it looks like he hasn’t realized he’s supposed to use his back legs too! Keep practicing, Boss. We’re sure you’ll be swimming like a pro in no time!
Lee Asher loves rescue days. The seasoned dog rescuer and founder of The Asher House regularly visits local shelters and rescues dogs who are either having health difficulties and need extra support that the shelters can’t easily provide or dogs who are having a hard time getting adopted. This time, Asher went to visit Luvable…
Doggie friends Evvie and Sorin get together every other day. But you would think they go months without seeing one other with the way they greet each another. When Evvie hears that she’s going to visit Sorin she literally shakes with excitement. And Sorin almost knocks Evvie over when greeting her at the door. The…
Two puppies who were trapped in an abandoned church during a gas leak are in safe hands thanks to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Chief Rescue Officer Donna responded to a call the animal rescue received from workers who had been called out to an abandoned church to investigate a gas leak. “Once they got…
Finn the Golden Retriever received an early surprise Christmas gift when his family brought home a puppy. His parents filmed the momentous moment and shared the video, writing: “We brought home an 8-week-old golden retriever puppy named Gus. Our 11-month-old English Cream golden retriever, Finn, was so very happy to meet his new brother.” To…
Osito was only a few days old when he came to Front Street Animal Rescue and was the sole survivor of the litter. He went into the loving foster home of Haley, who also fosters cats. Haley bottle fed him and as he grew she noticed he began to do something her other foster pups…
There’s nothing quite like a doggie helper! Or perhaps we should say doggie distractor! While this Corgi’s human is taking on the chore of shoveling snow from his driveway, his Corgi decides to help by doing backflips! With all the fun these two are having, we’re not too sure they will get that driveway shoveled…
