We've only been twice before, but Marley has been really good! He usually just trots along side us, never runs too far off, and stays or comes when we call his name. He's also discovered that he likes the water, but so far, he has never gone much beyond walking in the water, feet firmly planted on wet ground.
Like this, for example...
Well, today he must have been feeling a VERY adventurous. There were 2 big dogs retrieving orange rubber retrievers out in the big lake. So what does my 3"-legs-dog do? He ran right after them and swam to the middle of the lake and back! I wish I had my camera! My little dog was in the middle of this huge lake! I was a little panicked, and fully expected to have to go diving after him. I just knew he'd get out there and realize he couldn't touch and panic and start to drown. The 2 owners next to me were so proud of my little dog and kept reassuring me he'd be fine...and he was! He swam all the way out there and all the way back, tail just wagging back and forth, so happy!
So, what have I learned? I've learned that I'm a nervous mother (what will it be like with a child!?!?) and that my dog is a dog. And dogs swim just fine.
Way to go Marley!
Next time I will for sure have my camera with me!
