First official swim

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Comment by Katie, John & Parker pup on July 7, 2011 at 8:26am

We were very proud as you can hear on the video lol! He did seem to have fun...we just didn't want to force it because I thought then he wouldn't like it...it helps for us that he wants to be by us so as soon as I went in, it seemed like he didn't have a choice but to swim.

Comment by Jennifer,Chloe & Myla on July 7, 2011 at 8:23am

Way to go Parker!! I wish mine would do this-looks like he had a fun experience, you should be proud!

Comment by Katie, John & Parker pup on July 5, 2011 at 6:33pm

It was Parker's first time swimming. We just kinda let him chase us in the shallow parts for a while so he enjoyed the water part of it and then I went in deeper and he's a momma's boy and wants to be by me so he followed and just kinda started paddling when he realized i was deeper than he'd thought! He wouldn't have done it if I hadnt have gone in with him though because as soon as I got out, he stood on the beach, even though the other dogs were still swimming and chasing balls.We were proud parents!

Comment by Kristin & Hudson on July 5, 2011 at 6:03pm

Was this the first time you brought Parker to swim? He did so good!! We have been bringing Hudson to our lake but he is a bit timid. We hold him while he paddles for a few seconds and then we let him walk. He's slowly getting it but it's taking some time. Just wondered how you got him to swim so well!!!

Comment by Katie, John & Parker pup on July 5, 2011 at 7:47am

Thanks! I know..he has such a handsome, sweet face! We got lucky with this cute little boy!

Comment by Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby on July 5, 2011 at 6:31am

awwww, good for you, Parker!!! He's such a gorgeous doodle! Love his face!