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Post by djstratton Wed Jun 25 2014, 11:19

After discovering that Marquez can't swim (thread here), will sink straight to the bottom of the pool and actually needs to learn how to swim - we took him this morning for his first proper less.

Poor boy looked terrified at first but got the hang of it after a few laps. He definitely had a great workout and then was treated to wash, blow-dry and mani/pedi and ear clean afterwards Big Grin

Will definitely keep up these lessons and try to get there at least 3 times a week before we leave for Europe.

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Post by Guest Wed Jun 25 2014, 12:37

Aww he looks like he's got the hang of it now, great pics Diane xx

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Post by -Ian- Wed Jun 25 2014, 13:36

Great swimming and such a good workout too  Big Grin 
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Post by Guest Wed Jun 25 2014, 13:51

Brilliant work Marquez!

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Post by ColinW Wed Jun 25 2014, 13:55

Looks brilliant  Big Grin 
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Post by lumpydog Wed Jun 25 2014, 17:27

Well done Marquez! What a brave lad.
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Post by stella Wed Jun 25 2014, 18:16

wow how cool is that!such a clever boy  Love Struck 
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Post by Kathy Wed Jun 25 2014, 18:30

Awww Diane, Marquez looks so much happier here  Love Struck Love Struck Love Struck  Well done  star star star 
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Post by Sara n Ozzy Wed Jun 25 2014, 20:41

Aww bless bet he was shattered Afterwards
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Post by flowerbud Wed Jun 25 2014, 21:21

Good idea, but it wore him out too Smile
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Post by Sazzle Wed Jun 25 2014, 22:12

Aww fab, well done Marquez  Big Grin 
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Post by shegsy Wed Jun 25 2014, 22:18

Marquez is a very fast learner. Well done Smile 
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Post by djstratton Thu Jun 26 2014, 00:35

Thanks everyone - definitely a great workout and the guy handling him was really good to take him out for a short rest when he though he needed it. We're going back tomorrow and the centre owner has already said that one of her dogs is going to go swimming in there with him and told Angel to bring her swimmers so that she can go in there too Big Grin
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Post by -Ian- Thu Jun 26 2014, 00:45

Great idea with Angel getting in there and helping out too Diane. Sounds like a proper day out  Big Grin 
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Post by Guest Thu Jun 26 2014, 19:52

How fab he looks like he certainly got the hang of it  Big Grin 

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Post by djstratton Fri Jun 27 2014, 00:45

Hopefully today he is more comfortable and relaxed in the water with Angel and the other dog in there with him Smile
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