Golden Retriever Loves Diving Deep Underwater to Fetch Things

Beans is a Golden Retriever who loves to dive underwater and retrieve objects. It doesn’t matter what they are, he’ll plunge into the deep and fetch it. Using a “corkscrew” or spinning technique, Beans spins as he dives so he reaches the bottom quickly and then spins back up, much like a seal.

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One viewer noted the clever way Beans pinpoints an object below: “Anyone notice he looks to see where it is first, then hits the surface to quickly refresh his breath of air, then goes for the deep dive? Smart pup…” Smart pup, indeed!

Another viewer noted they also had a dog who liked to dive but their dog would dive for rocks. The person wrote, “I had a retriever that would get 5 pound round river rocks and stack them into a pyramid on the shore. He would feel around the bottom with his paws in the cloudy water under he found a good one, it was cool to watch.”

Chief, a Labrador Retriever, also loves to retrieve objects underwater. He’ll grab a brick, a toy, or other objects from the bottom of the pool and is supervised by his human sibling who watches him underwater in his diving gear.

Not every dog is comfortable in the water or with putting their head underwater. Supervision during water-based fetching and specialized training are strongly recommended to keep your dog safe and help prevent drowning, water intoxication, or near-drowning syndrome.

Near-drowning syndrome—also known as water inhalation or dry drowning—occurs when a dog takes water into their lungs while swimming or playing, especially during fetching activities. This condition can damage the lungs and lead to breathing difficulties or even dry drowning.

Water intoxication, also known as hyperhydration, happens when a dog consumes excessive amounts of water. When the intake exceeds the kidneys’ ability to excrete it, sodium levels drop, diluting essential electrolytes. This imbalance can cause confusion, brain swelling, seizures, and even coma.

With proper precautions, most dogs will learn to enjoy a wide variety of water activities and sports alongside their families.