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Merlin is very much a cottage dog. My family and I are up on a regular basis and really want to teach little Merlin to swim for two reasons!
1. Safety - If he were to happen to make it into the water, I would like him to feel comfortable to swim to shore. He has fallen in and the first time he sunk like a rock! AH
2. Keep him cool - as a little black dog the sun's rays enjoy him, which makes him hot and very tired :/. If he can go for a dip and enjoy it, he would probably like spending more time with us on the dock without getting too hot.
We have tried a couple of times to get him in. They have worked a little. He seems most keen when other dogs are in and are getting a treat from me lol. I am reserve with this as I am not comfortable with treating dogs around each other. It can make the happiest, friendliest dog a nasty one.
Any suggestions!?
Oh yes! The video - :clap2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AazRFhYWzhg&feature=plcp
1. Safety - If he were to happen to make it into the water, I would like him to feel comfortable to swim to shore. He has fallen in and the first time he sunk like a rock! AH
2. Keep him cool - as a little black dog the sun's rays enjoy him, which makes him hot and very tired :/. If he can go for a dip and enjoy it, he would probably like spending more time with us on the dock without getting too hot.
We have tried a couple of times to get him in. They have worked a little. He seems most keen when other dogs are in and are getting a treat from me lol. I am reserve with this as I am not comfortable with treating dogs around each other. It can make the happiest, friendliest dog a nasty one.
Any suggestions!?
Oh yes! The video - :clap2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AazRFhYWzhg&feature=plcp