Getting Her Feet Wet

Unlike her friends Micro and Stratos, Aurora has never been a water dog. When I reflect upon this fact, I often blame myself. I thought I would teach her to swim as a puppy by throwing her gently off the dock at Toad Lake. This was just one of my many bad ideas, but today a good idea arose: a life jacket. Aurora strapped in and buoyant hit the waves with a bit of confidence for the very first time today. She was excited to be able to fetch her stick in the water, and doggy paddle along. She exercised some never before used muscles and is ready for a good night of sleep.