I am an adult who never learned to swimmer as a child. I called the YMCA asking for assistance in finding someone who might be willing to teach a "middle age" dog new tricks. I was told they had contact with several different instructors who would be willing to give me private swimming lessons. I'm taking from a very gentle, caring, and helpful instructor who is also very PATIENT. I'll learn to swim. Check out the "Y" when wanting to swim.