Dog owner takes dachshund scuba-diving

Dog owner takes dachshund scuba-diving 07/07/2010

I was most concerned about this story. The dog owner should, have been prevented, from doing this, not encouraged with press photos :-(. I understand a little about scuba diving, having done it, and know there are risks as well as pleasure involved. For a dog, I see only risk and a selfish owner treating a dog, cruelly to publicise his business and ego.

I can remember when I first when scuba diving being terribly embarrassed by the amount of weights I had to tie around my middle to weigh me down in the water, because I had a higher fat percentage of weight in my body than the average scuba diver. I could hardly walk on dry land because of the weights and I wished I had of had time to organize losing abdominal fat . My daughter had problems with her ears after scuba diving. I went scuba diving a few times but I far preferred snorkelling and feel there are less risks involved.

What do you think of this news story?

ANY dachshund owner knows the feisty breed rarely backs off from a challenge, but one in Russia is taking that reputation to new heights - or depths.

The dog, named Boniface, is learning how to scuba dive.

Owner Sergei Gorbunov, a professional diver in the Pacific Coast city of Vladivostok, has had a diving suit complete with helmet made for the dog and is teaching him the tricks of his trade.

In a recent demonstration, Boniface barked eagerly as Mr Gorbunov readied the equipment and uncomplainingly endured being hung upside-down as Mr Gorbunov fitted the suit on him.

Once underwater, he seemed to have a different outlook, emitting some high-pitched whines.

Mr Gobunov says, "Underwater, I don't think he experiences any stress."

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