Just last week, Laura and I were wondering if Photon was ever going to be a swimmer. She had ventured into the water at the cottage a few time, but never beyond chest high (maybe six inches). Even when offered a 30-goose dinner not far away.
One week later, we just look silly.
We started throwing sticks into the water, farther and farther, and in the waves she happily went from walking to swimming. It didn’t hurt that her pal Jasmine was there to compete for sticks, and so Photon just opened her engines up and plunged in. Within a day, she was addicted.
Now all we have to worry about is Photon going in the water when we don’t want her to. 🙂
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James says:
August 8, 2007 at 6:57 pm (UTC 0)
Great photos! Cobalt still won’t get her feet wet. Except for her two accidental dunkings, she’s kept herself to standing at the edge of the water and occasionally barking at the waves.
Grandma says:
August 8, 2007 at 9:40 pm (UTC 0)
Fantastic pics. Backyard pools next on her list?
Pamela says:
August 11, 2007 at 1:22 am (UTC 0)
Gosh we do crazy Puppies in the family so they must be related somehow? and Now seeing that I glad I can give them back to their family after I play with Lots of love P.S I really do miss them When it’s time For me to Leave
Pamela says:
August 11, 2007 at 1:24 am (UTC 0)
Sorry about the spelling mistakes
James says:
August 11, 2007 at 8:19 pm (UTC 0)
Today was Cobalt’s big water day! She’s followed Photon’s lead and looks to becoming a complete water pup. Photos and details to come on our site.
James says:
August 13, 2007 at 8:37 am (UTC 0)
Cobalt’s now swimming! It’s all written up at
Soggy Doggy and
Soggy Doggy Part 2