Most of us enjoy a dive in the swimming pool but only a happy dog can appreciate a half-empty muddy pool.
Summer is creeping up and the temperatures are as well. Several days in the last week we've seen the mercury reach into the 90's. A few days ago, it was time once again to pull out the wading pool for the dogs. Several of them headed straight for it and some of them have never been interested. One Pointer and one of the small terrier mixes are especially happy with the return of the pool. Of course Jake, part Schnauzer and my favorite, seems to get the most enjoyment out of jumping in and out of the pool which, before long, tends to splash and drip all the water out. He's also a digger and since dirt and water make lots of mud, Jake manages to turn the water into a nice, rich coffee color in just a few minutes. Sometimes he retrieves toys and deposits them into the muddy water and then lies in the water himself cooling his tummy. Then he picks the toys out of the water, sometimes slinging them over his back. Yes, Jake gets very creative when it comes to fun. Most of us enjoy a dive in the swimming pool but perhaps only a happy dog can appreciate a half-empty muddy pool.
