“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking to take my dog swimming this month. Thing is, as we just rescued him in the fall, this will be his first time doing so (we’ll definitely put on a lifejacket!). He’s a bit timid but definitely seems interested in the water. So…
looking for a relatively relaxed quiet spot, close-ish to DC, with shallow water/low current for him to explore this new activity. A cursory internet search only turned up dog beaches and city parks. Any suggestions from the community are greatly appreciated!”