Dogs in the boat

[Snowslydder]

Wondering if any of you have large dogs that boat with you and how the interior holds up? I have a Moomba Max and 100lb German Shepherd. It would be nice to enjoy time with both of them simultaneously, but I am worried the dog may destroy the seats with a quick manouver...any tips, apart from having a better trained dog?

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Is that lake Whatcom?

[Holdmybeer]

My big guy is ready.
Having him wear it around the house so he can get a little used to it being around him.
Hoping the handle last while dragging him up the platform.
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[Dresheld]

I also have two purebred dogs; one is a Bernese Mountain and the other a miniature beagle. They are very different, but both are equally affectionate and good-natured. The first boat trips were more stressful for them, in fact, just like their first car trip. I needed some training to get them used to these outings. It was easier for me with Spike. I don’t know, maybe it’s got something to do with the beagle dog breed profile. Are they more aquatic-oriented? Jonesey took some effort, though. He gets stressed by the sound of the engine.

[Dresheld]

"Accustom your pet to the water gradually, without rushing. Start by simply walking him in shallow water and letting him get used to the water.
During the second stage, interest the dog in a toy you throw into the water - at first near the shore, then gradually increasing the distance. I used the Duck Plush Stuffed Squeaky Rope Toy. My dog always liked toys like that. That's how I got him into the water the first time.
If the animal is nervous, you can take the pet in your arms and get as close to the water as possible. The presence of an owner nearby will calm the dog."

[1967-mustang]

This sounds like an obvious question but you all that take dogs with you do you go back to a dock to find a place for your dogs to go to the bathroom. The lakes around us have rocky shores so no beaching the boat to get to some grass.

[HFarr]

This sounds like an obvious question but you all that take dogs with you do you go back to a dock to find a place for your dogs to go to the bathroom. The lakes around us have rocky shores so no beaching the boat to get to some grass.

We carry a 5-Gallon bucket of dirt and put it out on the swim pad for our dog to use. ............................NO not really! But, something tells me somewhere someone had probably thought about that. Or is now anyway! LOL!

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[Holdmybeer]

We carry a 5-Gallon bucket of dirt and put it out on the swim pad for our dog to use. ............................NO not really! But, something tells me somewhere someone had probably thought about that. Or is now anyway! LOL!

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Should I start making astro-turf swim platform covers. Is there a market for this?
Dumber stuff has made people $$$$.

[996scott]

Haha.....genius!