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Britster · 02-09-2012, 06:59 PM

I have a Labrador Retre - uh, I mean, Yorkshire Terrier.

Jackson has always been a water boy. But I also always have encouraged him to try new things and be confident in what he does. Always associated it with positive things. Even with things such as jumping up on a log, or on my back, etc, I really like him to be as confident as he can be.

He was not introduced to water until about... oh, 7 months old, I think? I got him in December and pool opened in May. He did not begin diving in until his 2nd summer where I bought him a lifejacket.

I've just always made it a fun thing

I think it's a natural thing for him, for the most part... but I do think one can be trained to enjoy it. I dogsat for a boy who just recently was introduced to an indoor swimming pool and hated it the first visit and is now beginning to see how fun it can be!

02-09-2012, 06:59 PM	#10
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I have a Labrador Retre - uh, I mean, Yorkshire Terrier. Jackson has always been a water boy. But I also always have encouraged him to try new things and be confident in what he does. Always associated it with positive things. Even with things such as jumping up on a log, or on my back, etc, I really like him to be as confident as he can be. He was not introduced to water until about... oh, 7 months old, I think? I got him in December and pool opened in May. He did not begin diving in until his 2nd summer where I bought him a lifejacket. I've just always made it a fun thing I think it's a natural thing for him, for the most part... but I do think one can be trained to enjoy it. I dogsat for a boy who just recently was introduced to an indoor swimming pool and hated it the first visit and is now beginning to see how fun it can be! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 02-09-2012 at 07:01 PM.