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By Alyce Collins
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After moving to a new home, one Labrador is now enjoying her daily swims in a nearby lake, and social-media users have hailed the owner for making all her dog's wishes come true.
The adorable video was posted on July 11 by TikTok user @katedavidsun and has almost 630,000 views in only three days. The footage shows how much her black Labrador, Reese, thrives when she's in the water. At first, the dog is content to sit on the paddleboard while her owner guides them across the lake, but after a while, the temptation grows, and Reese can't help but dive in.
After relocating to Northern Virginia, @katedavidsun said on TikTok that "this is exactly what [she] dreamed about" for Reese, as "she loves the water so much."
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It's no surprise that Reese loves the water, as it's a common trait for Labradors. In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says that the breed was even made for the water. Labradors have a sturdy tail that can steer them through the water, and their thick, waterproof coat will keep the dogs warm in lakes or seas of any temperature. The AKC adds that, since Labradors were first bred in the freezing Newfoundland temperatures, they're well accustomed to swimming in icy water.
Labradors have an abundance of energy that they need to expend, so plenty of exercise is required each day. Some owners might opt for a nice walk around the neighborhood, while others might prefer a steep hike, but a Labrador will be more than happy to trade the walk for a swim instead. Going for a swim, and retrieving objects, are among the breed's favorite activities, according to the AKC.
Since moving to their new home by the lake, @katedavidsun has regularly shared clips of her and Reese enjoying the water. The move has certainly been a hit with the Labrador, as her owner added that "she could swim all day" if given the chance.
Even when Reese is laying on the paddleboard, she still likes to have part of her touching the water, and in the video, she can be seen with her paws dangling over the edge of the board so they're in the lake.
Many social-media users have lauded the owner for making her dog so happy, with the post receiving over 215 comments already from supportive TikTok viewers.
One comment reads: "Normalize making our dog's dreams come true."
Another person wrote: "This is adorable. Thank you for being an amazing dog mom."
Newsweek reached out to @katedavidsun via email for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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