Jerry must have had something happen to traumatize him badly enough he refuses to go in the water under his own power. When Melissa and I first tried to take Jerry in the water he freaked out pulling on the leash and ran back to the car, we thought maybe he didn’t know how to swim. Multiple attempts later over a few years we can now carry him into the water and allow him to swim back to shore, still gets a little freaked out but at least we know he can swim.

Jerry is no longer afraid.

We don’t think he will ever completely conquer his fear of entering the water, but at least he’s more comfortable near the water. He was interested in something splashing around in the bushes right at the edge of the water, trying to get a better look he hopped on the log.

Encouraging Jerry to swim.

Melissa stepped out onto the log with Jerry, she was trying to get him to step off of the log into the water. We are constantly trying to encourage him to overcome his fear. Jerry paid little to no attention to Mel’s attempts and was very reluctant to move off of the log. He will however walk into about ankle deep as long there is no drop off going into the water.

Mel On The Log

Awesome View

We went for a walk as per normal but this time we ended up adventuring down a trail we hadn’t been down. Langford lake is quite large, this trail appeared to be a fishing trail with some very nice spots to cast in from but not all of them were perfect!

Tons Of Fishing Line

This opening must’ve been the favourite place, everywhere you look in the trees fishing line. This branch is hanging by fishing line and by the looks of it very thick stuff.

Interesting d00k13!

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I’m pretty certain this is some sort of poop or maybe fishing bait? I did not touch it to find out, but I am still wondering what kind of animal has bright red worm like turds.

Endangered Turtles

Usually we run into turtles but today we didn’t see any at all, I sure hope you’re doing all right this year.

Jerry Always Watches Where I’m Looking

I’m going to have to invest in a action cam for Jerry so that when he’s following me around watching what I look at I can get some video footage at the same time as trying to take pictures, I think that would be some interesting footage from the dogs eye view

Boat Launch

This is where we would usually carry Jerry into the water, minimal slope. I would walk into the water get Melissa to walk Jerry out onto the dock then I would pick him up place him in the water pointing toward shore and let him go. He gets very excited when he gets out of the water as if saying he’s proud of himself, running around in circles kicking up the sand.

Only When She Isn’t Watching

I happened to catch Melissa exhaling her vapour cloud out the window as usual I have to be sneaky about it. Anytime I try to take her picture she tends to turn her back to me, it’s all right I used to feel the same way.
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