Scout has already been to the lake once so she knew just what to do.
Ambrose went into the water but kept looking back at Barbara to see if it was ok. She encouraged him with lots of praise and some treats and threw little sticks for him.
Ambrose did not know what to do with his feet! Should he splash the water with his paw or try to swim?
He is not sure if he wants to go back in to the lake or just watch Scout swimming. Next time I will go with him and show him how much fun it is to splash and swim.
Afterwards they both rolled around on the grass to dry off and played a little bitey face.
Monday night was the Junior Puppy Class graduation. The puppies got to show off their tricks and do a mini obstacle course. They tried to get a group picture but it is hard to get 9 puppies to sit still at once!
The puppies have grown so much in seven weeks (Ambrose has more than doubled in size) and learned a lot. I hope all the puppies continue on with classes so that they will grow up to be great dogs. A puppy's mind is a terrible thing to waste.
What a fun day Ambrose had with his little friend. I was scared too when I first got to play in water, but my hoomans took me to the ocean for my first time and the crashing waves kind of spooked me. The second time was much easier and lots more fun for me so I'm sure it will be the same for Ambrose. He'll probably have lots more fun if he's with his big sister.
ReplyDeleteAmbrose is braver than all of us, we hate water. We won't even walk through puddles. AND Hazel won't even go pee pee in the garden when it's raining!! So Ambrose was brave to go in the water!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the puppy class graduates!! You can see how big Ambrose is getting on those photos of the class!! xx
That lake looks so inviting! I would have loved to have jumped in there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on graduating, Ambrose!
Your Friend,
Tommy
Ambrose,
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a swimmer by choice but when I'm put in water over my head I can swim like a champ to get the heck out of there!
Pedro
Madison wants to come over and show off her Esther Williams moves. As long as it stays fun, one day he'll just start swimming!
ReplyDeleteAmbrose! You're turning into a massive beast! You are just about the biggest one in class. Good work on all that growing!
ReplyDeleteAmbrose be doing so well, he much better at water than me.
ReplyDelete~lickies, Ludo
Aw, Ambrose is such a cutie. I looooove his face when he's looking back for encouragement. He's growing up so fast.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on graduating puppy class, Ambrose!!
xoxo
Chef
Niamh! We are the same years old! Wow!
ReplyDeleteDexter didn't like to go swimming until he was about eight months old and then he couldn't get enough of it.
Slobbers,
Mango
You're so right Niamh....and you're doing a great job helping Barbara to teach Ambrose :D
ReplyDeleteWe're delighted you want to play Paw it Forward with us, you were one of our very first friends when we started blogging and we're so happy you still come to see us :o)
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Slobbers xx
Looks like Ambrose had a pawesome day with his friend!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Isn't water just the fun thing on earth ? BOL !!!
ReplyDeleteDrools,
Four Musketeers
Good for you learning to swim at such a young age, Ambrose! I hate getting my paws wet!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie
We can come over and show Ambrose about the lake. We aren't really swimmers either though but we can run through it really well and get sticks...
ReplyDeleteBig Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Ambrose did very well in the water.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the puppies, those group shots are lovely. :-)
Holly & Zac...XX
Can you let us have your address Niamh? Your parcel is ready to go!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :D
Slobbers xx
Ambrose sure was busy! I love to swim in lakes! Those puppies in the class are cute, but none of them are as cute as Ambrose!
ReplyDeleteSee ya!
Joey