Mr Propeller Tail

Our trailer, Barbie, was parked at Island View Beach where the tide goes out a hundred meters or more and leaves behind ponds and rivers of placid water. Blarney was just four months old. We wondered if such a little dog would ever learn to like water. On our walks along the beach we made a point of wading the shallow areas where Blarney would need to swim to follow. He was a natural! Maybe if he could talk, he wouldn't be calling these 'swims' his favourite beach activity, but he made many crossings. Only once he found a long way around to avoid a swim. Early on, Joan dubbed him "Mr. Propeller Tail" because his tail made circles as he swam. Cute! He also barks while he swims if another dog comes into view.