
I finally got a ramp to help my baby boy in the pool (officially it is for the car though!). It is not designed for pool use so it took a little work to make it sink and it still is not heavy enough to be very stable but still we (mostly me) were very eager to give it a try! Before taking out to the pool I of course had to let him get used to it. after leaving it on my bed for a few hours he got pretty comfortable using it so then it was pool time! He was pretty nervous about it but made it all the way in one time and part way a few other times.
It took lots of encouragement and treats though (click for video)! I think he will like it better if I can make it more stable so I may try that, but

also I think he will be more likely to use it if another dog is in the pool and for that it definitely needs to be more stable! Still, I was very excited that he made it all the way in (baby steps!)!
Wow, well done with the ramp and the treats - I can't imagine ever coaxing Jake into a pool, even with a pork chop. He paddles in the sea on a hot day, that's about as far as he'll go. (This is a dog who daintily tiptoes round puddles!)
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