Bonnie's "duel in the pool"!

[Idaho Cairns]

I am preparing a more complete video of the Dogapoolooza held today but thought I would put up a short one of Bonnie's adventure in swimming. The organizers tried to put the large dogs on one side of the pool and the small on the other but because the small dog side has steps that allow easy egress from the pool, most of the dogs are swum by their masters on the small dog side.

This year there was a group of really enthusiastic larger dogs in the pool--not aggressive just really athletic, in fact some would leap 15 feet thru the air and land on top of other dogs! My dogs are ok with all of that, they are used to big dogs but the following does point up a problem--swamping a little dog when swimming over it while going for a ball. Bonnie got her first experience but shook it off and kept on keeping on.

Actually my two were the smallest dogs that voluntarily swam all day--most of the little dogs were tossed in by their owners and immediately headed for the dry land. Not sure why, perhaps it was the bedlam and the big dogs. Several people remarked that they didn't know Cairns would swim but the proof that they do, and enjoy it, was right there in front of them.

That hitch in the video when Bonnie goes under is me moving to the steps to get ready to do a "Bay Watch" on her--but she pulled it out.

Enjoy.

Oh yeah, those are my wonderful Granddaughters you hear and see on the tape. They were a great help in keeping track of the girls.

Edited September 9, 2012 by Idaho Cairns

[_whits_]

Good job Bonnie! Way to show the big dogs that Cairn spirit! I admit, I held my breath when she went under.

A pool near me dog the same thing. It's called Barker Days. Except they drain the pool to where the deepest it gets is about waist deep. Addie went last year but was quite overwhelmed by the sheer number of dogs - there were more dogs than pool it seemed! That, and a fair few of the dogs were very aggressive so it was a nerve-wracking experience for me too.

Edited September 9, 2012 by _whits_

[Autumn & Lola]

Wow, Bonnie did great! I had never heard of pools doing this before. What a great idea. Looks like everyone had a great time.

[hheldorfer]

You're a tough little gal, Bonnie!

[Hillscreek]

You were brave Bonnie. It was scary when you were swam over!

[Dempsy's Mom]

Tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard. Poor Bonnie. She sure hung in there - did better than I would have.

[Idaho Cairns]

Not to worry, Bonnie got the royal treatment following her trauma, the grand girls brought her back to Grandma's and treated her to a session of "dress up" which, despite the look on her face here, she really enjoys. She has grown up with these kids and I swear she thinks she is one of them--like a really hairy sister or a furry cousin.

[josie&holly]

She is very tolerant! Notice the other one does not get the same treatment?

Amazing in the pool, she copes with being dunked!

[Autumn & Lola]

OMG I nearly wet myself laughing. That video is beyond cuteness.I can't believe she keeps the sunglasses on!

[idaho 2]

She is very tolerant! Notice the other one does not get the same treatment?

Amazing in the pool, she copes with being dunked!

Oh, Sammi used to get the same when she was younger. We have pics of her participating in the "tea parties." Bonnie's smaller size makes it easier for the gr daughters to handle. And trust me Bonnie loves EVERY second of it!

[bradl]

Bonnie fan over here

[Lynn in TN]

I love the videos of Sammi and Bonnie. I can't make up my mind which of these 2 videos I like better, Bonnie getting dunked or Bonnie Stylin. I find it amazing what these little dogs will put up with from children and us.LOL

[Hawkeye]

Sammi showed those big bruts what cairns are made of. Great job Sammi! By the way, pink is your color. Bailey and Radar say "you're hot"!!!

[_whits_]

The sunglasses!

[Dempsy's Mom]

Yes, I think Bonnie loves the dress up too. What a sweetie!! Love the videos!

[Hillscreek]

Bonnie is a beauty! Love the cool sunglasses.

[Kathryn]

These two videos just show how versatile a pet cairns can be. All tough one minute, then the sweetest little pet the next. Bonnie is a great "poster dog" for cairns!

(And I write this with ferocious little T Bone getting his morning cuddles in my lap right now!)

[Ivy & Lucy's Mom]

Bonnie deserves some pampering after that ordeal with those big, mean dogs who dunked her. She looked so sweet and innocent. Of course, she handled the whole situation with grace and elegance.

[Sam I Am]

Bonnie is very brave...I am not...I would have leapt into the pool to "save" her. No doubt she would have been embarrassed if I was her owner

[Idaho Cairns]

Oh Lynn, I was on my way into the water! Fortunately she struggled up and got her head out of the water, got oriented and headed for the shed.

[_whits_]

I think all the Cairn Talk Cairns need a sleepover with the Idaho grandkids. How precious they are with their four-legged pals!

[Newman]

Very brave bonnie! Excellent Video!

[pindrop]

Loved the videos. I too would have probably jumped in in order to "save" my dog. She did all Cairns proud. Those grandkids sure do love dressing up little Bonnie and she doesn't seem to mind the pampering and attention. Good girl Bonnie.

[sanford]

Yikes!!! I was literally holding my breath when Bonnie went under! That little girl is a trooper!