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Saint Bernards => Saint Bernard Pictures => : normansdad May 23, 2008, 09:13:27 AM

: Norman goes to swimming lessons!
: normansdad May 23, 2008, 09:13:27 AM

Here's Norman's first attempt at swimming.  He sort of panicked when he realized that the platform ended and he couldnt touch the bottom of the pool.  Lol!

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We think he prefers this pool..

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: Re: Norman goes to swimming lessons!
: normansdad May 23, 2008, 09:21:08 AM

We're in Canada, and there's a company called Pet Planet that has a resort and spa for dogs.  They do boarding, daycare etc, and also have a pool that you can rent by the half hour.

We're definately going to go again!  Our Golden LOOOOVED it, and we think Norman may do better with more practice.

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: Butts Mom May 23, 2008, 09:21:43 AM

Norman is so handsome!!!!! I can say he did much better then my boys would have :)

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: 2Criminals May 23, 2008, 09:22:37 AM

Where in Canada? We're in Ontario....Loo ked it up, only out west :(

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: normansdad May 23, 2008, 09:45:06 AM

Hi:  We are in Calgary,where are you in Ontario?

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: Newly Newfed May 23, 2008, 10:19:34 AM

Aww!  What a handsome Saint he is!!!  When you said he panicked when he couldn't touch bottom, it reminded me of my Sierra's first swim.  She was used to wading into our pond and going in chest deep only.  When we opened up our pool for the summer, she was on the pool deck and walked right off the deck into the pool expecting to be able to wade in like she does the pond.  What a suprise when she went right under and had to actually SWIM.  The look on her face was priceless!  The look on my boyfriend's face was priceless too, when I had to dive in the dirty pool to rescue her.

Norman looks like he's a fast learner...he looks like a natural!  Can't wait to see more pics of him!

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: Mainebernese May 23, 2008, 01:27:50 PM

Norman is way too cute!  I didn't know they offered swim lessons for dogs?! 

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: normansdad May 23, 2008, 02:16:42 PM

: Mainebernese  May 23, 2008, 01:27:50 PM

Norman is way too cute!  I didn't know they offered swim lessons for dogs?! 

Well, they're not REALLY swimming lessons... we just call them that.  The place we take them to lets you book the pool for swimming (theraputic/rehab or just for fun and excercise) and since 'Gramma' only has 'Grand-dogs' to watch at swimming lessons... its kind of an inside joke Lol!

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: 2Criminals May 23, 2008, 04:31:34 PM

We're about an hour from Toronto. There is a doggie camping outfit in Toronto and I want to take Phelan on a weekend trip so I'm trying to get him to swim. He loves the water but only where he can touch. The outfit provides lifejackets but should he jump out of the canoe I want him to be able to get back to it ;D

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: normansdad May 23, 2008, 05:32:10 PM

Hi:  I would find it hard to believe that there wouldnt be a spa with a pool somewhere near Toronto.It is such a great idea,we took thm there because we are thinking about getting a pool and we wanted to see if they would like it.They do ....so we are looking for one now.Im from T.O, originally,an hour which way?

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: Pyr Heaven May 23, 2008, 07:57:04 PM

That is sooo cute! :D I bet Miles would love that.

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: lins_saving_grace May 24, 2008, 07:41:29 AM

HOW CUTE!!!!   I like the little pools best too. 
What a trooper for getting your paws wet. 

I wish Grace would swim.

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: normansdad May 25, 2008, 11:06:36 AM

Hi:  at our resort they allow only one dog in at a time and they have a employee of the resort wth them.Its really safe .I wish ours was a sloping entrance rather than just a platform to jump off of.You must be down by Cambridge or Kitchener.

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: 2Criminals May 25, 2008, 06:28:51 PM

Close...Guelph ;)

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: waffles717 June 19, 2008, 07:10:58 PM

wow she looks like my molly we have two molly and maggie got to make my sizes smaller to post them!!love the pool, i must get one,,

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: Nina June 21, 2008, 10:07:13 AM

Aww too cute, I live in Calgary too  :) I should take Harley there for a swim.

Nina

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: waffles717 June 21, 2008, 02:32:09 PM

Hello Does anyone have large Breed Dogs and small ones we have two Saint Bernard that are Great my Daughter was to give us a Brindle Boston Teirer?

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: Bubbalove June 22, 2008, 08:21:25 AM

OMG!!!!  I laughed out loud when I watched the video.  What a big bundle of love!  He clearly did not expect the deep water!  What a priceless video! 
Kana won't swim...he really doesn't get it. I am sure if we ever tried, he'd go right for the side like Norman did!

What a cool video!  ;D