Bella learned to swim and ignore strangers

[ChristenHolden]

I'm not sure were this goes but this seemed the spot. I had the PM off and took Bella to the river. There were people in the 2 spots we usually go. In all there was about 10 people at the river. So I took Bella a lil further up were the water was no more than chest deep all the way to the other side (about 50 ft). I walked half way in about waist deep and Bella was scared about going past her elbows. So I camly waked back to bank. Picked her up and slowly walked to the other side. She was fine and jus sat in my arms, She seemed to like it. She ran and played on the large sand bank. She would look at the people but never barked or growled. There were other fun things to do . But I kept a good ways from them about 75 ft I would guess. We were walking up the bank when all of a Sudden Bella hits the water and she jus keeps going so since I had the end of her leash 20ft long I jumped in too and followed. She went all the way back. She was so proud of her self she had to do it back and forth 5 more times. She has been sleeping since we got home a good puppy is a tired puppy . (Sorry no pics with jus me I could not show her in the water with out me being there too at least till I get a water proof camera or help from the hubby )

[Stosh]

Good for her! I'm sure she'll jump right back in for a swim next time you're there.

[Mac's Mom]

Cool Story. Sounds fun.

[ChristenHolden]

It was. I was more proud of her not paying much attion to the people than anything. Were working up to taking her to Petco and Tractor supply. Tractor supply said she could come in as long as she was leashed.