We have a water dood!

Kari_Ari · 06-17-2008, 03:22 PM

My husband and I are so happy! We've been wanting to take Ari out to the lake for SO long now to see if he would swim (or even like the water for that matter) but between his neutering surgery and then his scuffle he got into, he was unable to go into the water.

But since his wounds have healed, we decided to bring him out to Whampler's Lake in Irish Hills, Michigan this past Saturday to have a BBQ, walk the trails and see how he felt about going into the lake.

Well... It was a success! Ari LOVED the water. We didn't even have to coax him in! He dove right into the water, splashed and hopped about, and retrieved sticks for us. He was such a good boy - I felt like a proud mom! (

<---- the expression on my family's face when I told them that...lol)

Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of him in the water - but here are some others...

Ari checking out a border collie. His fur is finally starting to grow back where they had to shave his wounds.

He's so well behaved!

Whampler's Lake - Irish Hills, Michigan

A semi-wet doodle... starring longingly into the lake... wanting to go swimming again.

Ari basking in the sun - trying to dry off after his romp in the lake.

Tired boy - fighting to keep his eyes open on the ride home - he doesn't want to miss anything!

Nope... it didn't work. Out like a light!

**MaxandMe** · 06-17-2008, 03:25 PM

OH those are such sweet pics of ARI

and wow , congrats on ARI taking to water immediately

annabelles mom · 06-17-2008, 03:36 PM

great pics ! So glad Ari is doing better and enjoyed his swim

L's Mom · 06-17-2008, 03:52 PM

WAY TO GO ARI!!!

annieG · 06-17-2008, 03:55 PM

What sweet pictures

blueteal · 06-17-2008, 04:26 PM

Great day Ari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tink · 06-17-2008, 04:30 PM

That looks like a great way to spend the day with a doodle!
Thanks for sharing

Calimom · 06-17-2008, 04:30 PM

I'm glad Ari took to the water like a natural. I'd be a proud mama too. Thanks for sharing all the pictures of your fun day.

06-17-2008, 05:17 PM

Way to go Ari!!!

Raleighsmom · 06-17-2008, 09:26 PM

Ari!!! You look like you had so much fun...but wait! Is that a Canada mint I see on the picnic bench??? How'd ya miss that one Buddy????? My sister Molly would have snarfed that up in two seconds flat!!!

Thank your Mom for posting those great pictures!!!

Your pal,
Raleigh!

06-17-2008, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kari_Ari Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 62	We have a water dood! My husband and I are so happy! We've been wanting to take Ari out to the lake for SO long now to see if he would swim (or even like the water for that matter) but between his neutering surgery and then his scuffle he got into, he was unable to go into the water. But since his wounds have healed, we decided to bring him out to Whampler's Lake in Irish Hills, Michigan this past Saturday to have a BBQ, walk the trails and see how he felt about going into the lake. Well... It was a success! Ari LOVED the water. We didn't even have to coax him in! He dove right into the water, splashed and hopped about, and retrieved sticks for us. He was such a good boy - I felt like a proud mom! ( <---- the expression on my family's face when I told them that...lol) Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of him in the water - but here are some others... Ari checking out a border collie. His fur is finally starting to grow back where they had to shave his wounds. He's so well behaved! Whampler's Lake - Irish Hills, Michigan A semi-wet doodle... starring longingly into the lake... wanting to go swimming again. Ari basking in the sun - trying to dry off after his romp in the lake. Tired boy - fighting to keep his eyes open on the ride home - he doesn't want to miss anything! Nope... it didn't work. Out like a light! __________________ "If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one." Ari-Doodle Born on: June 19, 2007 Given his fur-ever home on: April 16, 2008

06-17-2008, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	OH those are such sweet pics of ARI and wow , congrats on ARI taking to water immediately __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

06-17-2008, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
L's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,162	WAY TO GO ARI!!! __________________ Jenny, Sam, Lucas, & Della

06-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
annieG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,929	What sweet pictures __________________ AnnieG & Tanner

06-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	That looks like a great way to spend the day with a doodle! Thanks for sharing __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

06-17-2008, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	great pics ! So glad Ari is doing better and enjoyed his swim

06-17-2008, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Great day Ari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	I'm glad Ari took to the water like a natural. I'd be a proud mama too. Thanks for sharing all the pictures of your fun day. __________________ Meg and Cali

06-17-2008, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Way to go Ari!!!

06-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Ari!!! You look like you had so much fun...but wait! Is that a Canada mint I see on the picnic bench??? How'd ya miss that one Buddy????? My sister Molly would have snarfed that up in two seconds flat!!! Thank your Mom for posting those great pictures!!! Your pal, Raleigh! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

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