This is one of my favorite clips from the “Dog Appreciation Lessons” CD. It’s a cute story about Jake, a rescued Labrador Retriever, who swims the Alcatraz race with his partner, Jeff Pokonosky. At first, Jeff has to hold Jake back — by the tail — so he doesn’t burn himself out. At the end of the race, everyone asks, “Did I beat the dog?” This is a great example of what can happen in a relationship when man and dog work together on a project. It’s also a great testimony to dog rescue.