To swim or not to swim!

Discussion in 'Labrador Behavior' started by Naya, Apr 6, 2014.

  1. Joy

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    Re: To swim or not to swim!

    I'm desperate for Molly to like swimming as I like to swim outside in the summer - last summer was glorious, I went in the sea every day from mid-July to mid-September. Years ago I had a springer spaniel who was an amazing swimmer and could keep going for half an hour. My last dog (Lab) would only swim if he could go in gradually and only for a couple of minutes at a time. Molly loves to splash in shallow water and charges through ponds that are within her depth but hasn't really swum yet. She also fell into a deeper pond the other day, but just climbed straight out.
     
  2. JulieT

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    Re: To swim or not to swim!

    [quote author=Joy link=topic=5276.msg66590#msg66590 date=1396815650]
    I'm desperate for Molly to like swimming as I like to swim outside in the summer - last summer was glorious, I went in the sea every day from mid-July to mid-September.
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    Me too - I'm a sea swimmer. :) I hope Charlie will join in.
     
  3. Oberon

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    Re: To swim or not to swim!

    It is absolutely impossible to keep Obi out of any body of water, whether it's a mud puddle or the Pacific Ocean or anything in between.
     
  4. Dexter

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    Re: To swim or not to swim!

    [quote author=Stacia link=topic=5276.msg66548#msg66548 date=1396806640]
    Wet tee shirt Dexter ;D
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    Ha ha ha ,Stacia,totally!in his muscle t shirt!poor lad!
     
  5. lablover

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    Re: To swim or not to swim!

    That look says it all. Meg doesn't like water, first spot of rain and she's indoors quick a a flash. Heaven help us if we're down at the park and it rains. She walks along with her eyes screwed shut. She's ok with hydrotherapy, maybe because the water is nice and warm.
     

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