August 31st 2010 6:38 am
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Today I went with Mimi & Jade to a Swimming Pool for Dogs who need to strengthen their muscles. It was only a 20 minute drive from home, so not far for for us to get there. When we got there I was left in the car whilst Mimi & Jade went in and got ready. Jade had a Floatation Vest put on her, as she can get tired from all the energy she uses when swimming. Jade is an excellent swimmer and has never needed a Vest before, but she is getting on in her years and we thought it may help her in the pool. Mimi had her own Vest, as she is still learning how to Swim wthout being 'bum' heavy because of her long body.

After they had done some laps, Mum asked how a dog who had never swum, would go in the pool, as I was not keen on water or getting wet ( I don't like baths either). The lady said I should be ok, so Mum went and got me from the car. I barked a lot at the strange lady, but she did not mind and got me ready (she said I was cute :) ). I had a martingale collar put on and then a small Floatation Vest put on me. It had a handle on top so I was easy to pick up like a handbag !!. The nice lady carried me up to the end of the lap pool, and put me in the water with a long lead attached, so she could walk on the pool deck as I swam. I immediately started swimming back to Mummy who was so amazed that I was not panicking to get out. I swam like I'd done this many times before (but hadn't) down to her, she was so excited at my 1st Swim in a Pool.

I had a little rest while Mimi & Jade did more laps, and then I swam up & down the Pool with Mummy on the other end of the lead. I was swimming very well and trying to catch up to Mum but she walked quick and my little short legs were going as fast as they could, but I just could not carch up to her !!

After my Swims I was dried off in a towel and wriggled like a squirmy worm, making it hard for mum to get me dry, but I was excited and wanted to run around and get dry.
Mum says I can go back for more Swims and hopefully one day I won't need a vest, but until then I will be wearing one to get my confidence up.

What a great day it was !!!!