Finn's first attempt at "dock diving"

Hey, everyone! My dad, Finn, and I went out to the dock and played out in the sun for a bit. Dad threw the toy (it's an air kong, a new toy for Finn), and, I **tried** to take photos. I couldn't get the timing right, though, as the camera takes a second or two to capture an image. One of the pros of a manual camera, but, ah well. But, he did fairly well, considering he didn't get a running start. I have to figure out somewhere to take him where he can run a long dock and then jump in. I want to get him a little more conditioned to it, though, so, it'll be awhile before he's really running. I'm curious to see how far he'll be able to jump! He was jumping a good six or seven feet straight off from the edge, though, and, that's pretty good, I think. Anyway, here's Finn, wearing us all out. As Glacier said in her thread about handsome Deuce, a tired dog is a good dog. I haven't heard a peep out of Finn since we got back. ;)

so excited to run down the dock! that little square dock is what he was jumping from, and, that's my dad down at the end!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn329.jpg

looking handsome

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn334.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn328.jpg

he'd been jumping off the dock like a champ, but, was nervous about getting in after the air kong this time, as it was so close. he had dropped it in the lake accidentally. what a weirdo. ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn331.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn332.jpg

more to come....

This is mostly what I kept getting, big splashes!

you can see the kong in the first one, off to the right

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn326.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn330.jpg

i like this one, as you can see the kong hitting the water at the same time as finn!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn325.jpg

this is the only i got of him actually jumping! the kong's nowhere in sight, because it is still in mid flight!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn327.jpg

oh, and, i forgot about this one, this is after he dropped the kong and acted like a sissy going in after it....

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...76/Finn333.jpg

that's all, hopefully i'll get better ones soon! so, there you have it, maybe a future dock diver?! ;) at least he'll be the champ of my heart, even if he never gets on espn!

Oh boy Finn will have fun in our pool! You MUST come!! :p

Great pics.

How cool!
Finn is great!
Did you call him Finn because he likes to swim? :)

Wow! Finn! You are the cutest boy I've ever seen! And it seems that you are going to be a great dock diver! Maybe you can try jumping into the lake at the park here in Myrtle Beach when you come! And teach Skye a thing or two about water! :D ;)

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Originally posted by Kfamr
Oh boy Finn will have fun in our pool! You MUST come!! :p

Great pics.

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I know, I really hope we can make it! :) I'm still thinking I'll be there!

Yay! FINN! Water dog, don't you love it? I'm still trying to work my camera too. I guess it just takes practice. I get the after shots too...:confused:

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Originally posted by beeniesmom
How cool!
Finn is great!
Did you call him Finn because he likes to swim? :)

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Ha, actually, no! But, I always liked Phinneas, and, when I got a lab instead of a Pharoah Hound like I was originally considering, I just made it a little less "exotic" and made it Finneas, and, Finn just fits him better. When I looked it up, too, in a baby name site, it said it meant yellow, or yellow head. Fits him pretty well! And, he's very adventurous and mischievious like Huckleberry Finn! Besides calling him "Train," I don't think any other name would have fit him as well. :)

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Originally posted by shutterbug0303
Wow! Finn! You are the cutest boy I've ever seen! And it seems that you are going to be a great dock diver! Maybe you can try jumping into the lake at the park here in Myrtle Beach when you come! And teach Skye a thing or two about water! :D ;)

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I'm so excited, I know he'll have a great time, I truly hope he and Skye will at least like eachother. I'm not asking for best friendship, just don't want any issues! ;) He'll definitely show her what to do in the water, but, it'll be up to her to watch. Ha ha.

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Originally posted by Bigyummydog
Yay! FINN! Water dog, don't you love it? I'm still trying to work my camera too. I guess it just takes practice. I get the after shots too...:confused:

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I'm all right with the camera, and, I take much better action shots with my manual camera. I'll definitely have to learn to time the shots with the digital, though! Practice makes perfect!

He sure looks like he's having fun.

Oh Finn, you had a blast today didn't you ;) :D Hugs and kisses to that sweet boy, please! :D

WOW! He sure looks like he was having fun! I think your pictures turned out really great. :D

Those are great pictures. I get jealous of everyone else's dogs who like to swim. I wish mine would. I did take Maggie swimming lasy weekend and she can swim and swim fast but she has the look of death in her eyes. She swims as fast as she can to me or to the edge. If I hold her in the water she's ok. Sadie would not come near the pool :( I guess it's just not in their nature to swim. Finn and Kiara would have a great time in the pool. Good luck Finn on your dock diving career. :D

Great pics, Finn is having such a great time.:D

Wow, Finn looks great diving off the dock & swimming around!

Thanks, everyone, he did have a great time, I'm thinking about going out there here in a bit before I have to head out for the day. Maybe I can actually get a photo of him BEFORE he hits the water! ;)

Those pictures are great!! You sure live in a beautiful part of the country! I'll hAve to get down there soon to meet you and Finn. And Logan is nearby too right? And Souraya will be in Georgia soon!! Sounds like enough reasons to make a trip!!! :D :D

My roommate's dog Jack does that hesitation thing too when the toy is too close....? I don't know why they do that?:confused:
Silly dogs!!:p

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Originally posted by jennifert9
And Logan is nearby too right?

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Yeah, she's only a couple of hours away. Shutterbug is only about three or four hours, and, mruffruff is within a half hour. :) We will definitely have to have a meeting soon for all of us, and, it will be great to meet you!