Samoyed goes swimming

We took Solomon to Splash Hounds Swimming Pool in West Sussex as he likes to splash around in the sea when the tide is out, so we thought we'd try him in a swimming pool.

He was very interested when we arrived, but was keeping his distance.

We then let him off the lead to have an explore.

On with his life jacket, and down the ramp that allows them to get into the water slowly at their own pace.

He needed some encouragement when the ramp started to go deeper into the water, so we both got in the water with him and played with a tennis ball.

He didn't want to leave the ramp as he could still touch the ground.

We lifted him off the ramp and held underneath his belly for some support, and he had a little swim but then headed straight back to the ramp and didn't want to try again.

He feels more comfortable now as he can touch the floor on the ramp, and I am sat there with him.

"Thank you daddy but please no more".

The lady said that all dogs don't like it for the first time, but we could see that he wasn't interested in going back in if he can't touch the floor.

At least we know now, so I guess he'll be sticking to the paddling pool (which he absolutely loves), and the beach when the tide is out.

We won't be taking him here again as I think its unfair to stress him out.

Thanks to Splash Hounds though for the opportunity! :D

Time to get dry!

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