In and Around the Pool

Not all dogs like to swim but for those who do, there are many benefits. Here a just a few:

• 15 minutes of swimming is equivalent to a 2 mile walk.
• It involves all major muscle groups which in turn increases strength and support for joints.
• It burns a great amount of energy, leaving your dog relaxed for the rest of the day.
• Is great for weight management and it's just plain fun!

As much fun as we have IN the pool, we have just as much fun AROUND the pool. 
Maggie and Bruin like to play a silly little game where they grab their favorite pool toys and follow each other around pool...

Maggie is known as the "pool toy hoarder", she will stuff as many toys as she can in her lab mouth...

While Bruin is perfectly happy with just one...

Finally, mom and dad (while trying to keep all their digits) will take the toys and throw them back in the pool...


And their silly little game starts all over again...

Miley on the other hand is a "one lap'r". 
She will do her one lap around the pool, sometimes with a little added "weight" and she is done...

Whether in or around the pool, they are definitely burning some great energy which in turn leads to some serious nap time.
Especially for Maggie...

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