b'D o gL i f eSafe Swimmingwith Your PoochMostdogslovetoswimandmany breeds were born to swim! But just like withkids,safetybeginswithavoiding theobviousdangers.Smallbreeds, especially the really furry ones, are not the best swimming candidates. If your dog is too fidgety or afraid, do not force them into the water! For you, the human, the biggest hazard is your dogs paws, so its best to tread alongside or behind yourpoochwhileinswimmingmode. Just like with the kiddos, let them swim where you can still touch bottom. Enjoy!VishalB hagat Dog ParkNext to Waters Edge ParkSouth Shoreline Blvd.Corpus Christi BayfrontTheCityofCorpusChristishouldbe congratulated on the excellent job they did with the citys signature dog park. Located at the southern end of Waters Edge Park, along the seawall and across from McGee Beach, the setting is iconic. Thelargefacilityincludesseparate, leash-freezonesforsmallandlarge breeds,bothwithgrassandgravel, shaded picnic tables, and waste stations.TheCoastalBend.com THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE71'