Public pool ends season with doggie dip

CBC News | Posted: September 2, 2017 8:54 PM | Last Updated: September 2, 2017

This is the first time the event has been held

Image | Dog lifejacket

Caption: Safety was a primary concern for some of the dogs in attendance. (Shaun Waters/CBC)

The first Freddy Beach Doggie Dip took place Saturday at Queen Square Pool in Fredericton.

About 60 dogs of all breeds, shapes and colours took to the water to work on their bark stroke and doggie paddle.

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Caption: About 60 dogs got into the action at the Freddy Beach Doggie Dip. (Shaun Waters/CBC)

There were volunteers on hand to act as lifeguards and to clean up any "presents" the swimmers left behind.

Image | Dog swim

Caption: These 2 dogs weren't the only ones having a blast at the Doggie Dip at Queen Square Pool. (Shaun Waters/CBC)

Fredericton city council and Mayor Mike O'Brien, decided to give some power to the pooches and get them in the pool before it closes for the season.

Image | Dogs swimming

Caption: Some dogs dove right in, while others watched from afar. (Shaun Waters/CBC)

The event was sponsored by a Global Pet Foods on Regent Street in Fredericton, and Prepare for Takeoff Flyball Club.

Image | Dogs swimming

Caption: Dogs took the Queen Square Pool by storm today as part of the first Doggie Dip. (Shaun Waters/CBC)

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