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Nothing's more fun than
watching dogs at the beach
chasing balls, chasing
waves, chasing anything at
all. Shown above at
Ocean Beach in San Diego are
two dogs enjoying a romp
along the shoreline. One has
the ball and one's tongue is
hanging loose.
When you go to a California
beach with a dog or two or
three, you'll find out if
your pet is cut out for it.
Most love the beach but some
owners are amazed to
discover that their pets are
not so happy, nor social.
Pet owners often assume that
their dog is going to chase
balls in the water and love
it, so naturally they are
dismayed to discover that
their pet won't dive in.
In additional to the Pacific
Ocean being cold along the
California coast (temps
range from 50's to 70
degrees), some pets can be
psychologically damaged (not
kidding, says one pet
psychologist), by being
forced into the water at an
early age and not being able
to swim.
Owners are advised to watch
for your dogs swimming
ability and patterns as many
a dog has required water
rescue. Also from a pet
veterinarian comes the
advice to thoroughly rinse
your dog from head to toes
when leaving the beach.
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