Zoe’s never been outside when I’ve been swimming before, so she kept me company. And did a little gardening at the same time. While we were conversing, I held her for awhile and dipped her in the pool, which seemed not to bother her at all. I then held my hands under her and she swam a couple of strokes to the edge of the pool and pulled herself out. I helped a bit. She was too young before but soon I want to try her for a bit longer distance to be sure she knows how to get out of the pool in an emergency. I don’t leave her out in that area when I’m gone––only when I’m here within eyeshot and she’s with the older dogs. She now sometimes sleeps with them in “their” room as well.
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lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
Such a little cuties. So brave around something so new.
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She’s been brave about everything.
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She’s adorable. I had a golden retriever named Kelly. I took her to Dog Beach in San Diego (Ocean Beach) At first she was afraid of the water. I held her up until she got her legs and then! Wow! She body surfed next to me for hours. ❤
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She hated the bath I gave her a month or so again but didn’t seem to be frightened of this water. I’ll introduce her slowly.
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sometimes I wonder if it is the word “bath” that scares dogs rather than the bath itself. 😉
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She is a sweetie. Note she is becoming more comfortable in her new home.
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Ha.. She was pretty comfortable from the beginning. I was the one who was afraid she’d be hurt by something so introduced her slowly to her new environment and the other animals. They all took it pretty much in their stride and she’s never been frightened of anything except the door opening onto her foot.
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That’s great Judy.
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I love the shots of her helping with the gardening! She’s growing up really quickly — even her face looks more mature already!
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She’s adorable!
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I trust your camera kept dry
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Absolutely adorable doggie! And great pictures, too! 🙂
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Thanks, Debbie. We just got home from a walk on the lakeside malecon.
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Your stories always make me want to pack up and move down there! It sounds wonderful! 🙂
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Yes, I’ve never regretted moving down here. Twenty-one years now….
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Wow, that’s awesome! 🙂
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