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veegan
09-07-2005, 11:39 PM
Brock has made a lot of progress in the swimming dept since I adopted him a year and a half ago. First he was afraid to get into the calm river at Marymoor dog park, then he got more adventurous and started jumping in off the rocky edge, and then he started swimming out and fetching a ball, even across to the opposite side of the river. Then when I moved this spring we started going to the other park more often, which has an area on the shore of Lake Washington (huge lake) and the water is almost always full of waves and very loud, like a beach. For a long time he was afraid of the waves and whenever one came at him he would jump/run out of the water. lol But one day I started throwing a ball out for him and he just got used to the waves, and he now swims out as far as I can throw the ball with the chuck it! He is right out there with all the crazy labs, except brock doesnt steal their tennis balls... ;) We've been going swimming everytime we go to the dog park (few times a week) for the past couple months, and he LOVES it. Now for some photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_034.jpg
throw the ball, mom. THROW IT.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_004.jpg
Im waiting!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_039.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_033.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_021.jpg
*shakeshakeshake*


more in next post..

veegan
09-07-2005, 11:39 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_003.jpg
waaaay out there!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_041.jpg
hes such a dork.. he doesnt want the other dogs to steal his ball, so instead of dropping the ball in front of me right at the shore, so I can grab it before another dog comes near, he carries it away to "hide" in a corner, or behind a rock lol and shakes off, then stands over the ball looking back at me like, "what are you waiting for??" :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_006.jpg
not sure why this photo is so much larger, but hes cute ^__^ this is his "crazy aussie" face

Tollers-n-Dobes
09-08-2005, 12:03 AM
He's such a gorgeous dog! Great pics, looks like he had a really fun time:)

kimboe
09-08-2005, 01:12 AM
Looks like he had a blast!
I love his cute, pink nose....so sweet!:D

chocolatepuppy
09-08-2005, 05:03 AM
It looks like Brock had a great time! He is just adorable! :D

DogLover9501
09-08-2005, 05:16 AM
Brock is so handsome! I love that last picture :D

FizzGiggs_Mommy
09-08-2005, 06:48 AM
Brock is so beautiful. My Max was scared of the water/waves at first too but now he is a fish in water now. If only we

FizzGiggs_Mommy
09-08-2005, 06:50 AM
Brock is so beautiful. My Max was scared of the water/waves at first too but now he is a fish in water now. If only we had a beach closer!

petslover
09-08-2005, 07:14 AM
Brock sure does like swimming. He seems to be full of energy and a very happy pup too.

Daisy and Delilah
09-08-2005, 08:23 AM
Oh Brock!! Look at you you Aussie doll man!!! You are such a handsome man aren't you? That definitely looks like a good time place to take your doggies. What a great time that was had by all!! Beautiful photos!:D

Love, Terry, Daisy and Delilah:)

lvpets2002
09-08-2005, 08:31 AM
:cool: How sweet Brock looks & seems to enjoy the swimming with the other dogs.. Also think Brock is just a little bit of a camera hamm, mmm.. All too adorable & great pictures..

anna_66
09-08-2005, 08:35 AM
What fabulous photos! I expecially love the ones of him waaaay out in the water. I can't imagine any of mine doing that (but of course we have no where to do it either:o ).
Sure looks like you both had a fun day!

Lobodeb
09-08-2005, 10:22 AM
What great photos! They sure captured what a great time Brock had. I especially liked the last one. I was amazed at how many other dogs there were, too!

lv4dogs
09-08-2005, 10:35 AM
Oh there's that handsome man! I love seeing his pics. & those are some great pics! He is so beautiful! :D

Ginger's Mom
09-08-2005, 12:08 PM
That really does look like a good time. Makes me want to go to the beach. The last picture isn't crazy at all, what a sweet, happy face that is. :)

beeniesmom
09-08-2005, 12:12 PM
Nice pictures! Brock is so cute. He looks like he had a blast!

k9krazee
09-08-2005, 02:02 PM
What a hunk Brock is!! He is soooo handsome!

Giselle
09-08-2005, 06:50 PM
Brock is really truly gorgeous! I adore that color and his markings are so beautiful! We had an owner surrender in the shelter that looked very similar to Brock, but he was a Catahoula/Aussie mix. I loooove seeing a dog in motion!

veegan
09-09-2005, 08:46 PM
thanks all!



We had an owner surrender in the shelter that looked very similar to Brock, but he was a Catahoula/Aussie mix

ooo bet he was gorgeous!!


I was amazed at how many other dogs there were, too!

yeah the beach area isnt too big, so its always really crowded especially on sunny days like that day!

luvofallhorses
09-09-2005, 10:37 PM
Aww, he's a doll! :)

EssTer
09-10-2005, 04:03 PM
OMG, Borck is sooo handsome and beautiful dog!!! he´s aussie rigtht? anyways he´s very pretty :) I just love this pic :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/pessimisaurus/brock/9-5-05_brockdogpark_006.jpg

veegan
09-10-2005, 08:21 PM
yep, he is an aussie shepherd :) just a little large for the breed ;)