Beginning water ways

Weimaraners have webbed feet so in theory they are water dogs. The last weim I had needed to be introduced to water and so it goes with Shadow. He has been in a swimming pool once and in a very clear river once. He did well both times but I want him conversant and even eager when we get to water. He did well on the little jon boat we went out on. He did not show any fear and did seem curious at all the new "river smells". He sat in a manner that suggested he was cool and comfortable. He is a trusting soul and I hope he knows that I won't endanger him. Is that an alligator over there? (Just kidding!)

I was told by the locals here in Florida that right now is Alligator Mating Season. How special. But gators don't tend to hang out in fast moving rivers. They want to be in the back waters. I shall apply the same rule about gators that I do as a diver about sharks: The only rule about ferocious creatures is THERE ARE NO RULES! So we shall keep a vigilant eye for anything that could be harmful. Don't want Shadow to become gator bait. So then the question arises - why did I buy Shadow a bright yellow swim vest? Easy answer - so he'll look good in pictures. Everybody knows that alligators don't see bright yellow all that well. What? That's their favorite color? Ladies and gentlemen, I have been misinformed!

Next time we get to water, either pool or river, we are going to try out his swim vest. I hope it helps him, but at least, he'll be stylin'!