If your dog wishes to swim , the best thing to do is allow it to happen and take care
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If your dog wishes to swim , the best thing to do is allow it to happen and take care
completely in the water . On this paddle , I took Percy to a new place , a larger estuary , more sea-like , so I planned the paddle with caution . I wore my wetsuit and buoyancy aid . When Percy was in the water , he was swimming to land , so I swam after him to get him on the board . He was then shaking a lot ; this is where a travel towel comes in useful . It is best to be aware that your dog may act a bit nervous when taking them to a new location or for the first time . Planning with caution is essential and going with a paddle buddy for support and safety .
The pandemic During the pandemic , it was Percy and me , and we were fortunate enough to paddle on the Gannel almost every day . The Gannel is a tidal river / estuary between Newquay and Crantock . I didn ’ t get much opportunity to go out on my own as every time I got kitted up , Percy knew precisely where I was going and chased after me . Percy and I have learned to work together during our paddles on the Gannel , and I have learnt to read and predict his next movement ; I now generally feel pretty comfortable on the board when he moves around .