AboutHave4Paws Expertise I am happy to answer BREED SPECIFIC behavioral questions. Please DO NOT ask CRATE TRAINING OR MEDICAL questions!
Experience I currently have one beagle, a male age 2 1/2 , an 11 yr. old whippet mix and a 6 year old min. poodle. I had to let go of two of my beagles, one 2 years ago to cancer but at the ripe old age of 15 and another one just a few months ago from mutiple medical issues also at 15. I have done rescue work on and off for years as well as fund-raising for the local animal shelter. I worked for a dog magazine in the past (Southern California Dog Magazine). Being a psychotherapist has encouraged me to do in depth studying of animal behavior as well. I have worked with many people to help curb undesirable behaviors in their dogs (or them!) or to form good behaviors. My life is devoted to and surrounded by my dogs........
Organizations HSUS, PETA, SPCA
Publications Dog Fancy
Education/Credentials I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of CA and am also credentialed as a Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist
Awards and Honors Honored by the Agoura Animal Shelter for my volunteer work.
Question Today I took my beagle to a park and we saw a lake, where another dog (border collie) was playing fetch in and out of the water. My beagle began to play with him as well, and she loved the water. She didn't mind swimming and jumping all around. I just wanted to know if this was a bad idea for her to do it again because from what I have read Beagles get a lot of ear infections. Should I not take her anymore?
Answer I am so sorry to be so late answering this, my system went down and I had no way to get online until now.
I don't see any problem with letting your beagle play in the water as long as it is something she wants to do. Just be sure to dry her ears out thoroughly with a soft cloth or cotton and maybe keep them flapped back for a while to get air. This is really important or she will get the ear infections. You might also ask the vet if there is something you can put in her ears before hand to help repel the water.
