Golden Retriever loves to swim but...

pjard · 07-03-2013, 06:57 AM

We have a two year old Golden Retriever who loves to go swimming. But she also likes to chase the ducks/loons or any other bird that happens to swim by. I have her on a tie out when swimming becuase I'm afraid she would chase the birds and get in trouble. She hates the life jacket so that option is out. Am I worried about nothing? Would her instinct kick in and she will always head for shore at some point? Or is it possible she would chase the ducks across the broads...haha! Any thoughts would be appreciated.

07-03-2013, 06:57 AM	#1
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	Golden Retriever loves to swim but... We have a two year old Golden Retriever who loves to go swimming. But she also likes to chase the ducks/loons or any other bird that happens to swim by. I have her on a tie out when swimming becuase I'm afraid she would chase the birds and get in trouble. She hates the life jacket so that option is out. Am I worried about nothing? Would her instinct kick in and she will always head for shore at some point? Or is it possible she would chase the ducks across the broads...haha! Any thoughts would be appreciated.