not swimming.. got up to his chest in the deep pools.. which are left when the tide go's out... now the sea is a different animal !! see when the waves crash the bugger runs to me.. knocking me for six.. then go's and chases them back!!! ...but he soon returns with another wave chasing him ( bit like a yo yo ).. .. couldn't let him off his long leash though... did not won't him getting in trouble or bothering folks..