Our hot weather continues but, the other day, the merciless sun was accompanied by a breeze coming off the lake. That was all we needed to walk Ray down there and let him splash around on a long leash! Traditionally he has loved the lake, just as he has loved sticks, so the shoreline of Lake Ontario must seem close to heaven to him!
Here he is having rescued a stick, and is now trying to get it to cooperate! Note that in typical Ray character, his front feet serve to stabilize and control whatever he is working on at the time!
Getting Ray into the lake on a hot day (probably any day really!) is not a problem, but if you want him in fast…. throw a stick!
He is still not happy when the water touches his stomach but, given the necessity to leash him, that’s probably a good thing as he is always going to be within easy reach should he get into difficulties and panic!
We had one very wet and happy dog accompanying us home later!
A New Direction Perhaps? 
He may have been wet but we can only imagine his contentment.
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Absolutely. He was a happy dog! 🙂
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Awww! Great pic of Ray.
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Thank you… and I’ll be sure to tell Ray! 🙂
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I so wish my two knuckleheads liked sticks and water. They just stare at me if I throw something as if I’m from another planet. Way to go, Ray!
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Ray has never mastered “Fetch” and gives a similar stare. He will cooperate initially but then give you a “I got it for you once, and you threw it away again. You get it now!” look. 🙂
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Mine give me the “why did you throw that?” look. So weird because every other dog I’ve ever owned loved the fetch game.
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Just got to love their individuality! 🙂
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He is a lucky dog to be so loved.
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He treats us well! 🙂
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He is making the most of his summer vacation… splashing in water and making new friends 🙂 Too cute!
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This is a dog that understands the purpose of sticks! Ray is one beautiful furry being and seems to be enjoying all that life is offering him now. Thank-you for the adorable photos.
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My pleasure as always Ellen, and Ray is an excellent “model”! 🙂
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Oh my, that is a happy dog!!
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His life didn’t start off too good… so he now deserves it! His full story is in his book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?”
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Right now I’m wishing I was Ray!! Fun!
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You have a thing about long leashes, and biting sticks? That’s different! 🙂
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hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!! I was referring to jumping in the water!! OMG, Colin, that’s hysterical!
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Oh Good! Your image on the internet could have rather changed if you had not clarified. Have a great day Dorinda. 🙂
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Thanks, Colin, you too! 🙂
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Lucky Ray! the water is beautiful – and so is Ray 🙂
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He would no doubt agree with you on both points Jodi! 🙂
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Ray looks like he’s having a ball! Great to cool off like that in the lake. 🙂
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He loves it, and we are so lucky living about 10-15 mins walk away from it. 🙂
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How fun! Even in the summer that cold lake must be a shocker to Ray’s belly. 🙂
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L. Ontario is pretty good around now. Quite comfortable to paddle/swim in… but there is still that initial discomfort of course until one adjusts! 🙂
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I looked it up and Google said it is 66F, way too cold for this chick. 🙂
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Hi Amy. The Toronto beaches are very popular at this time of year for swimmers, and small children who just want to splash around. For me? I’ll paddle into the lake to give Ray some latitude if he needs it… but that first step in is a bit of a shock to the system!:)
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