Perhaps the first step is to get used to the water, then.
[You know, stand in it knee-high for a while and learn how to tolerate the wet fur feelings.]
That likely helped with floating. You let your body move with the waves and anticipated the moments when you wouldn't be able to catch your breath easily - and it probably kept you from growing tired too quickly. That can be dangerous.
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[You know, stand in it knee-high for a while and learn how to tolerate the wet fur feelings.]
That likely helped with floating. You let your body move with the waves and anticipated the moments when you wouldn't be able to catch your breath easily - and it probably kept you from growing tired too quickly. That can be dangerous.