Posted on Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 11:20 a.m.
Images from Buhr Park pool's annual dog swim
By Brianne Bowen
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Kate Harris throws a ball for her dog Scout at the 2013 annual dog swim at Buhr Park Outdoor Pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Kate Harris throws a ball for her dog Scout at the 2013 annual dog swim at Buhr Park Outdoor Pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Dogs retrieve balls at Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Two dogs check each other out at the annual dog swim at Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Scout dries off after getting out of the pool during Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Anna Straka, 3, throws a ball for her dog Stella at the annual dog swim at Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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A boy pulls his dog out of the water during the annual dog swim at Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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A girl prepares to throw a frisbee for her dog during the annual dog swim at Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Marilyn Loyd and her dog Theo wait for friends outside Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Bosco, a 10-year-old great dane-lab mix, gazes around the pool at Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Shelby, a golden retriever, brings a frisbee to Angela Walsh while Daniel Piertts, 4, watches during the annual dog swim at Buhr Park on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Ernestine and Lisa Kokas with their welsh terrier named Lexi at Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Dogs swim in the wading pool during the annual dog swim at Buhr Park on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Sasha, a border collie, dries off at the annual dog swim at Buhr Park on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Raphaela Moeller with her dog Toku, an Aussie doodle, at Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Iman Hathaway, 10, pulls in her dog, Goblin, a 3-year-old cockapoo, at Buhr Park's outdoor pool on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Camdra Quinn and her daughter Abra, 1, watch the poodles Lizzie and Lydia at Buhr Park's annual dog swim on Sept. 5. Brianne Bowen | AnnArbor.com
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Canines of all shapes and sizes took to the water for the 2013 annual dog swim at the Buhr Park Outdoor Pool on Thursday, Sept. 5. The event allowed man's best friends to enjoy an afternoon at the pool, with plenty of fetch included.
Brianne Bowen is an intern photographer.
Comments
mady
Tue, Sep 10, 2013 : 1:52 p.m.
Loved this article, esp. the picture of Sasha drying off!
Linda Diane Feldt
Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 5:27 p.m.
Now that I have a second dog that loves water, this is a don't miss event. Dogs of all sizes wandering, swimming, jumping, and checking each other out. It is very mellow as well as super fun for the dogs that retrieve toys from the water again and again and again. A great example of positive socialization, and great use of the pool ready to close down. Thank you so much for making this possible, Ann Arbor Rec staff!
Basic Bob
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 11:28 p.m.
How do they sanitize it afterwards? I wouldn't drink out of my dog's bowl, why would I swim in his pool?
arborani
Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 2:01 p.m.
Maybe the dog wouldn't drink out of Bob's bowl. No . . . wait . . .
5c0++ H4d13y
Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 1:52 p.m.
can't be any worse than the humans
Ann23
Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 1:15 a.m.
Also, I would bet that there are at least a few adults out there that are guilty of doing the same as young children.
Ann23
Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 1:13 a.m.
Since the pools are now closed they surely do something to winterize them not long from now. I don't know if they drain them or just lower the water levels, cover them and treat them heavily in early spring but, they do have filters. And, maybe a young child peeing or otherwise in a pool is more likely than a dog doing the same. I've never seen a dog urinating or deficating while swimming but, I suppose it's possible. But, lake, river or pool, you're choosing between either organic matter or strong chemicals.
SonnyDog09
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 5:46 p.m.
Those are happy dogs.
CLX
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 4:41 p.m.
I don't own a dog but think this is such a great tradition. The pics are great.
Ryan J. Stanton
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 4:03 p.m.
So cool! Glad the city allows this each year. I need to bring my pup down for a swim next year.