Rescue Dog Conquers Fear and Goes for a Swim in TikTok Video

An adorable TikTok video posted by @danielleclark4 shows the moment a rescue dog finally overcame her fear of water and went for a swim with her human. Named Aspen, the dog’s greatest fear has been water since her human rescued her in 2021. 

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the first video is her going in for the first time ever i still cant believe she did it🥺 #rescue #adoptdontshop

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In the video, the rescue dog can be seen slowly entering the water as her human calls to her. She can be seen wagging her tail and trotting through the shallow water toward her person. The remainder of the video shows Aspen continuing to enjoy the water. According to the caption on the video, this is the “first time ever” that Aspen has gone into the water. Viewers loved the video and praised Aspen’s bravery.

It is not unusual for dogs to be afraid of the water. To help dogs face their fear, it is important to avoid forcing them to enter the water. Instead, a dog trainer advises creating positive associations with the water using activities that your dog enjoys. Additionally, the trainer advises ensuring that safety precautions are followed so that the dog is not put at risk. 

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