JohnT,

You're absolutely right -- I did notice that almost all the people were laughing, and thought that strange at the time. Probably was a setup. I do know, however, that my dogs would be traumatized for life if that were to happen to them!

I introduced my newer 10-year-old 18-lb. rescue girl to the pool about a month ago, and ever since, the second I get in the pool after work to do my laps, she either goes into the garage to hide or desperately wants back in the house (which is where I promptly let her go). She wants no part of it!