[Rhodes22-list] Salty Dog

[Leland]

bc12,

Thanks for the timely response. :)

Now our baby is 100 lbs. dry and we think he may be a Belgian Shepherd mix
based on his size and long black fur.  He's a wonderful dog but has a
delicate constitution.  After three times out with three bouts of
seasickness, we figured everyone would be better off if he stayed home. 
We're daysailors so he's never left home for long, and rarely alone.

Thanks!

Lee
 

bc12 wrote:
> 
> I would say absolutely bring him with you! Labs love being on boats...
> Even though you said he loves the water, I would make sure you get a life
> jacket for him until you figure out how he will handle being on the boat.
> It will help you keep him under control and you can attach his leash to
> keep him tethered to the boat. Also if he manages to escape it will help
> you get him back on the boat...and training him to walk up a bog ramp is
> really easy and will totally save your back. We bought our 
> http://www.puppypfd.com dog life jacket  and our 
> http://www.puppypfd.com/dogboatladder1.html dog boat ladder at
> puppypfd.com...hope this helps. =)
> 
> 
> Leland wrote:
>> 
>> We just rescued an 18-month old lab mix from the pound.  The dog loves
>> the water and my wife thinks it would be a great idea to take him on the
>> boat.  Doesn't sound so good to me.  I know a lot of you have sea dogs
>> and I'd appreciate your advice.
>> 
>> 1.  Aside from preventing separation anxiety, do you think the dog would
>> enjoy it?  I wouldn't take him on an amusement park ride.
>> 
>> 2.  How do you get him back in the boat?  I assume he's around 100 pounds
>> wet, and I don't think I could train him to use the swim ladder.  Not
>> that I really want a wet dog in my boat anyway.
>> 
>> I'm obviously looking for reasons to leave the poor pooch at home, but if
>> you think otherwise, please let me know.  I'll be selective when I pass
>> the information on to the Admiral.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Lee
>> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
>> Crab Alley (Kent Island, MD)
>> 
> 
> 
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