This was her first trip out on the boat.

My lookout.

I can't leave my seat cushion for 2 seconds.

At 9 months of age, this was her fist time out to swim. She had never seen anyone or even another dog swim before. It took me about 2 hours to teach her that it was OK and how to swim.

I'm supposed to do WHAT??

Getting easier here, but still trying to hold her head too high out of the water.

OK. Got the hang of it now.

After 3 days, now I can't get her in the water without her whining and crying for me to throw the water toy!!

 The water toy is always a target.

And once she figured it out, it was swim, swim, swim..................until.......

Rest at last!