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Dog in Inflatable. Ok?
My wife and I want to buy an inflatable to use while we are looking for a
small cruiser. We would like to take our Golden Retreiver out with us for a putt around the harbor . I know about PFD's, and overheating and plenty of water but was wondering if her nails could puncture the Hypalon tubes. Also any comments or suggestions or any other issues we should be aware of from someone who has done this? Many thanks Tony --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.698 / Virus Database: 455 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 |
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Dog in Inflatable. Ok?
Not likely. Hypalon is very durable. We've transported our dogs
ashore for years with no problem. Also have cruised with dozens that have done the same. Doug s/v Callista "Tony Van" wrote in message news:d_8xc.18681$Sw.9887@attbi_s51... My wife and I want to buy an inflatable to use while we are looking for a small cruiser. We would like to take our Golden Retreiver out with us for a putt around the harbor . I know about PFD's, and overheating and plenty of water but was wondering if her nails could puncture the Hypalon tubes. Also any comments or suggestions or any other issues we should be aware of from someone who has done this? Many thanks Tony --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.698 / Virus Database: 455 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 |
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Dog in Inflatable. Ok?
Ditto -
Buy a nail clipper and keep the 'points' trimmed In article , Doug Dotson wrote: Not likely. Hypalon is very durable. We've transported our dogs ashore for years with no problem. Also have cruised with dozens that have done the same. Doug s/v Callista "Tony Van" wrote in message news:d_8xc.18681$Sw.9887@attbi_s51... My wife and I want to buy an inflatable to use while we are looking for a small cruiser. We would like to take our Golden Retreiver out with us for a putt around the harbor . I know about PFD's, and overheating and plenty of water but was wondering if her nails could puncture the Hypalon tubes. Also any comments or suggestions or any other issues we should be aware of from someone who has done this? Many thanks Tony --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.698 / Virus Database: 455 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 |
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Dog in Inflatable. Ok?
Had an Achiles with Hypalon tubes for 15 years. For a good part of that time
we had a fiesty Irish terrier with a full set of nails. Not a chance of a puncture. The only problem was that he liked to stand on the tubes and one day I "Armor Alled" the dink. For a couple of days he was like a pig on ice. No damage to the tubes. Re bigger dogs, my daughter brought her overweight (80+ lbs) laborador once or twice no problem though she (the dog) kinda filled up the dink. Two years later I was still getting Lab hair out of the bilge. No real problems. I can think of. Many dogs love boats but some are deathly afraid paticularly if they are unsteady, have poor balance, or have hip problems. With our terrier the biggest problem was his desire to defend our boat from dogs taking their owners for a stroll on the dock. This helped us learn the joys of moorings and anchors (a good thing) Short answer - if the dog is comfortable on your boat you hve nothing to worry about. "Tony Van" wrote in message news:d_8xc.18681$Sw.9887@attbi_s51... My wife and I want to buy an inflatable to use while we are looking for a small cruiser. We would like to take our Golden Retreiver out with us for a putt around the harbor . I know about PFD's, and overheating and plenty of water but was wondering if her nails could puncture the Hypalon tubes. Also any comments or suggestions or any other issues we should be aware of from someone who has done this? Many thanks Tony --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.698 / Virus Database: 455 - Release Date: 06/02/2004 |
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Dog in Inflatable. Ok?
On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 01:53:13 GMT, "Tony Van"
wrote: My wife and I want to buy an inflatable to use while we are looking for a small cruiser. We would like to take our Golden Retreiver out with us for a putt around the harbor . I know about PFD's, and overheating and plenty of water but was wondering if her nails could puncture the Hypalon tubes. How sharp are your dog's nails? I've taken my dogs in my PVC Zodiac with no problems. There's no way their nails or anything else are going to puncture the PVC and hypalon is supposed to be even more durable. A cat might have a better chance with it's sharp claws. Also any comments or suggestions or any other issues we should be aware of from someone who has done this? Hope they don't get seasick? Steve |
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