i didn't swim the weekend. that was mister and me time. now my weekends are dogless and the beaches are closed anyway but i will make the sacrifice for the dog every time, also my courage is boosted by doglife. the water was mildly rippled and i freed bear of harness and leash and she whimpered a bit but every time i throw the blue squeaky she enthusiastically chases it. she's still too wild to be unleashed on land withal the temptations and the wild desire to run so i have to hold her coming out and reattach her. i don't assume any other dog will be like mister, but he's still going to be my golden rule.