The animal had become stuck in the River Ouse, near Beningbrough Hall, shortly after 4.40pm today (Sunday, July 6).
Firefighters, a water rescue boat and an animal rescue unit were able to return the dog to its owner unharmed.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the dog was rescued by the fire crews from Acomb, water rescue boat from Selby and animal rescue unit from Tadcaster.
“Crews were able to rescue the dog using water rescue equipment,” a service spokesperson said.
“Dog was unharmed and left with thankful owner.”
