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dog training advice?
"AConst" wrote in message ... The key is to give them something to provide traction in the bottom of the boat. Dogs tend to be skittish if they are slipping around on the bottom of a royalex canoe. I use a rubber mat with a carpet top. This allows her to hop in and out with no problem. The canine PFD I use has a grab handle on the back which allows me to lift her out of water like a suitcase when we are in open water. As for keeping your dog from jumping around just keep correcting them and they will learn. Just don't get frustrated, it takes time. You want to be sure they have fun and they will be great to have along. One last thing. I always keep a short leash handy to control my dog when we land. But DO NOT keep the dog leashed in the canoe. In case of a capsize entanglement is a real risk. Hope this helps. What a cool thread! Never trained a dog to be a canoeing partner, but I think I'd also suggest getting her used to her PFD beforehand. Maybe put it on her, then go play frisbee or something so she gets used to PFD = fun. Smack her if she chews on it. I don't know if they make commercial doggie PFDs, but I'd look into designs....I imagine you'd want more flotation down around her chest area to keep her head up, but not so wide that it interferes with her dogpaddling. I think I'd also spend some time with her in the canoe in the yard, so she can get used to her 'spot' in it. Another consideration is to train her to stay with you and the canoe in case it capsizes. Nothing worse than going over in a lake, and the dog heads for shore (a mile away!). You'll have your hands full already getting righted. I'd suggest playing in water shallow enough for you to stand in, and training her to climb on the inverted hull, or to just grab the painter and hang out. Just thoughts from something I have no experience with! --riverman |
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