How to stop fear of water?

So when vinnie first came home he probably had a bath/wash twice a week as he got SO dirty from being outside but now the excitement has gone slightly and he doesnt feel the need to get filthy however he seemed fine having them when he was tiny but as hes got bigger hes really unsure about water, we go fishing alot and theres a lake behind the one we fish in which the dogs go swimming in, Stella being stella ran straight in the water and vinnie not realising just followed her and jumped straight in paniced and (bless him) had moss/weed all over his face and couldnt see whilst he was in the water trying to find his way out which couldnt of helped!! hes just never liked it and we'd love to see him enjoy swimming and stuff whilst were out in the nice weather is there anyway of getting him over the fear??

Thanks in advance xx

Very good question, we have yet to get Rocky in the water so dont know how he will react yet. Is there anyway you could get in the water with him so if he is unsure you are there for him ?

We can't get Suki in either. You could try luring with treats or a favorite toy.