A Jump in the River

I got Davinci when he was only 9 weeks old and it was the beginning of January 2009.
I know a horrible time to get a new puppy. It wasn't easy potty training because I didn't want to go outside in the freezing cold weather so what would make me think a tiny 4 lb puppy would want to.

But we managed to get through the rough weather but since it was middle of winter there was no way of me knowing whether or not this dog could swim. Maxx was a black lab so it was in his blood to swim and enjoy the water.

Now that the nicer weather has arrived I've been curious to know if this pooch of mine is a swimmer. It would be nice on outings to the lake or swimming in the pool for the both of us.
Memorial Day Weekend we happened to be down by the marina and walked out on the dock by the boat launch. Looking out at the murky waters of the Mohawk River, he gave me no sign that he was about to do the unthinkable.

Davinci looked out at the waters (Still attached to his leash) and without warning he jumped right into the river!!!

I freaked, only because at this time I had no clue if he could swim. I saw him go under at least once. I want to say it was twice but now I'm not 100% sure because like I said I was freaking. All I could think was that he was only a small puppy and that either he will drown going under the dock or be swept out into the river.

When I reached down I grabbed him by his collar and pulled him back up onto the docks.

The little shit acted like nothing happened at all. He shook off and wanted to head back to land with the same smile and bound to his step prior to him jumping in the first place.