October 1, 2008Sandy Creek Park, GA
None of my previous dogs has objected the water too much, but neither were any of them particularly enthusiastic about it, so I am delighted to report that Tessa loves water.
On her first day by the lake, she was a little cautious, the waves may have thrown her off, but she did not hesitate much once she got a taste of it.
On her first day by the lake, she was a little cautious, the waves may have thrown her off, but she did not hesitate much once she got a taste of it.
The next time we returned to the lake, the weather had turned pretty cold and it was a raw day. I had Tessa on her 30-ft check cord, not anticipating her urge to play in the water, and before I knew it she was in the lake. Now, it is recommended that you introduce these pups to the water slowly, on warm days, so as to not make the experience a traumatic one, but oh well, there she went. I pulled her out, knowing it was entirely too cold for her, and ended up having to drive her home with the heat running full blast.
I expected a more apprehensive pup on our next visit but she has been pulling towards the water ever since. Can't wait for spring!
What a great pup... love her sense of adventure!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to really enjoy her love of water in the summer. :)