Fun at the James River
Follow Me Dog Training LLC took a poll at the beginning of the summer to see what our clients and dogs wanted to do for group class during the “Dog Days Of Summer” in Richmond Virginia. Unanimously they all decided that lessons at the James River, teaching the dogs to swim, would be the best use of our time.
We’ve turned a few dogs into fish and seen some dogs grow more confident each week. It has been a wonderful class. Follow Me Dog Training LLC wants to thank everyone for coming to these group classes and having fun. Not every dog (including those Labradors) know how to swim. You’ll notice in the pictures, Darcy with a life vest on, and you’ll see me helping some of the dogs in the water with a leash, or holding on to them.
So some lessons learned during group class this July:
- If they sneak attack, two Boxers (Grady Beans & Tyson) can dunk Renée
- Ni’cko the husky, swims much like an alligator stalking the shoreline
- It is important to realize how much water your dog has had to drink and that they may need to pee 10 times once you get home.
- “Everyone to the right!” means move to the right and stop with your dog. Then wait while an unruly dog and it’s owners pass by a line of 15 dogs well behaved and sitting for their owners! That is a very cool sight!
- The James River is constantly changing and the dogs need help finding rocks to stand on and to not go too far out because of the current.
- Having the ability to have our dogs off leash and under control is one of the coolest things ever!
Because Renée had to be in the water most of the time, a good portion of the pictures were taken by clients. Thanks to those that shared all the cool pictures!
Be careful in the heat everyone! Keep your dogs cool and provide them plenty of shade, air conditioning and fresh cold water!
Tags: Boxer, Dog Days of summer, Follow Me Dog Training LLC, husky, James River, labradors, Renée Lamoureux, Richmond Virginia, water