September 2014,  Sharon writes:

“Just had to check in to say hello and give you my exciting news!

I saw your post with Keeper in the water and was double depressed as I have tried really hard to get Cache to swim.  I have a pretty nice pond on the property and for a year I’ve tried everything from getting in the water myself, throwing her favorite toys, having other dogs swim but she just wouldn’t do it.  I go to the pond a few times a week and Cache loves bounding around as long as she can touch bottom.  I had quit putting her life jacket on as I mostly gave up, then yesterday I tossed in her floating frisbee and same as usual she barked at it ran the shore then gave up.  I threw a few small stick in and all of a sudden she jumped for one and started swimming.  She came out with the biggest smile on her face and of course I was going crazy praising her.  Anyone on the mountain could have heard me!!!

I think this was a huge step in her confidence and now we have another healthy exercise.

She is truely becoming the greatest dog I have ever had, so in tune with me and loving beyond belief!

Thanks again for doing what you do!  All the best,  Sharon”