[header] How to care for your dog on the beach [title] Find out whether your dog likes to swim. [step] Some breeds are natural born swimmers, like labrador retrievers, while other breeds are less adept in the water. Before you take your dog to the beach, where water conditions will be rougher and less predictable than a pool or shallow pond, you should know your dog's swimming skills. 
[substeps] If your dog enjoys swimming but is not a strong swimmer, consider purchasing a dog life vest to help them float. A life vest does not replace supervision and attention.