Dogs hate to feel left out, and are experts at guilting owners who are leaving them behind. The plaintive doggy sad face may convince you to bring your pet with you the next time you spend the day boating. But is this a wise idea?
Certainly, so long as you prepare ahead of time. There is nothing inherently hard or problematic about bringing a dog boating. Dogs generally do very well on boats, if their owners have been attentive and responsible.
1. Dog-proof the boat: Take a dog’s eye view of the boat and gear. If you see anything that would hurt the dog, it needs to be safely stored.
All gear should also be stowed, as should anything sharp, in the correct container. Fishing hooks are especially dangerous. You also want to protect the boat from the dog. Look around for items the dog could disturb or break, and put these items away safely.
2. Set up a potty area: If you want to get a special boat potty for dogs, you can pick this up at the pet store. It isn’t necessary if you would prefer to avoid the expense. Dogs will often do just as well with newspaper that has been weighted down or taped to the deck. The dog should ‘go’ before you leave. Be sure to bring along baggies and a receptacle so that you can clean up the waste as needed.
3. Have adequate supplies for the dog: Your dog will consume more water than you think it will, especially if the day is hot and sunny. Your dog does not have to have a full bowl of water continually available, but it should be offered water every half hour or thereabouts. Bring a bowl for water, and more water than you think they dog will need.
Have plenty of food as well. Your dog should be fed as often as needed.
4. Get a doggy life preserver: Floatation devices for dogs are widely available at boating supply shops, online retailers, and veterinarian offices. If you have the option, choose the model that has a handle on the back. This makes retrieving a dog from the water much easier.
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