“I jump out of the boat… even though I don’t know how to get back in. So I have to wear a life jacket. I’m not that ashamed, I think I look great!” Cooper dog – the 80 pound German Shepherd/Plott Hound mix – loves to swim and is a strong swimmer but unfortunately doesn’t understand how to use the doggy ramp to get back in the boat. He prefers to paddle around for awhile until he’s tired then climb onto his human friends for a lift back into the boat instead!