The first strokes she learnt to swim were the backstroke, dog paddle and freestyle.
The dog paddle is a simple style often used instinctively by children.
These pictures seem to show breaststroke or dog paddle, although it is also possible that the movements have a ritual meaning unrelated to swimming.
With its body fat providing buoyancy, it swims in a dog paddle fashion using its large forepaws for propulsion.
For example, "kpekle-" dog paddle (in any of several ways).
Dare you cross the river without dog paddles!
