Thats quite a generalization Bryan
While I would be the first to take action with the idiots out there handling their dogs badly (no leash, not obedience training. etc.) it’s quite a leap to throw all of us into one ugly category as I love having our dog with us where it’s legal and appropriate. Including in my wife’s Loon 138 or my canoe or sailboat.
P’NET is all about freedom to voice opinions but we were being asked about breeds. Not opinions on the practice.
“Mutt”? Hmmmm, Do you have an amusing anecdote about dogs and boats to share with us?
"I like my dog"
that pretty much explains it all.some owners like their dogs & others love their dogs.freudian slip maybe?
I have 2 jack russells one loves kayaking the other turns into a statue when on the water.I do not force them to go.If the one jumps in he goes.I wanted to develop a sheet of plastic that they can sit on.I would call it “dog sheet”.any backers?
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Our local BB in Sandpoint get dozens of posts every summer from people coming on vacation and all they want to know were the best kennel is. Would this not indicate that they intend to make use of this kennel for their pets while they are here?
I say they are happier because they are in familiar surrondings. Safer because they are not at risk of getting frighted and running off or out into traffic. We have had five pets in 27 years and two were found loose in an area that caters to vacationers. They do ok until the nights get cold and then they seek out humans for help. One dog and one cat. Both were beautiful animals that must have cost a small fortune.
Don't you have any friends or neighbor kids that would feed and water them for a couple of bucks a day?
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Oh yeah. There are things out here that will eat your pets if they run off. Linx are rare but coyotes and cougars are very common. All of our pets are inside the house pets at night.
Reef, unfortunately, we both know/have
seen plenty of those folks without common sense out in the heat running their dogs or boating with them and never seeing them stop to water the animal. Some of those folk may even be on this forum, never know. Unfortunately, common sense is, as they say, none too common. I’ve loved the dogs I’ve owned through the years, have lived very closely with them, but don’t care to have them in a kayak or canoe with me. Sort of the way you felt about having a dog on that 14ft sailboat.
I can’t understand this compulsion some people have to bring their friggin’ dog everywhere. Dogs don’t belong in kayaks, in campgrounds, on hiking trails or sitting on your lap while you drive. I LOVE dogs, but I understand the differences between dogs and people. Dogs are not children or “little people in fur coats”, they’re DOGS. They don’t need to go paddling. Choosing a pet based on whether you can stuff it into a kayak or not seems crazy to me.
Well, in my case it’s not a “compulsion”. I need a dog for protection, just as much as companionship. A woman hiking, camping, or paddling alone is a target to certain predatory humans, and for that reason I have decided to get a dog so that I can enjoy the outdoors without worrying for my safety. I also recognize that it is my responsibility to make sure I choose/train this dog to make sure that it is not a nuisance or a danger to other people. I’m guessing that you’re frustrated with misbehaving dogs and careless owners. Not all owners allow their dogs to go crazy. I’ve been training dogs since I was 8 years old and I can guarantee that 99% of that is due to the laziness (or ignorance) of the owners and not the temperament of the dog. If you know the right approach, almost any dog can be trained to follow your lead and directions without being on a leash, even a dog as hyper as a terrier. I plan on getting a calmer dog who isn’t prone to barking at anything that moves or makes noise. I want a dog that can handle extreme cold since that’s my favorite weather. I want a dog that will swim alongside me in frozen lakes and ride quietly in my kayak on long trips. And I want a dog big enough and willing to carry its own gear and food in a pack. My dog will be more than just a pet, he/she will be useful. I’m leaning towards getting a husky mix-breed, ideally husky/Burmese mountain dog.
13 year old Zombie thread. Sheesh!
(Huskies aren’t exactly natural swimmers. Get a Newf.)
Frequent forum poster Chuck Von Yamashita, has a Jack Russell terrier, Paris, who is unquestionably the empress of canine paddling companions. He often posts videos of their adventures together. Paris stands on the foredeck of his sea kayaks year round, traversing the coast and fiords of Alaska and was totally unperturbed last year when a pod of bubble net feeding Humpback whales surfaced, huge mouths agape, right beside their boat. She even caught a salmon for Chuck once, running through the shallows until she nailed it.
I did know a kayak touring guide who had a small Keeshond who was happy to ride along in his front cargo hatch. He had a “sea sock” made for her so she could curl up in it and water would not flood the open compartment.
I think one important aspect that should be considered in choosing a dog for kayaking is that it is small enough and light enough that you can easily grab the handle on top of its PFD and hoist it back into the boat. Pretty much rules out anything over 20 pounds for most people.
@bnystrom said:
I agree, leave the mutt at home
– Last Updated: Aug-27-05 8:37 AM EST –I can’t understand this compulsion some people have to bring their friggin’ dog everywhere. Dogs don’t belong in kayaks, in campgrounds, on hiking trails or sitting on your lap while you drive. I LOVE dogs, but I understand the differences between dogs and people. Dogs are not children or “little people in fur coats”, they’re DOGS. They don’t need to go paddling. Choosing a pet based on whether you can stuff it into a kayak or not seems crazy to me
No wonder you are still single>
Bitsy is another JR who loves kayaking . She isn’t mine but was happy to ride in my lap on my SOT.
She also happy to ride on the deck.
@string said:
Bitsy is another JR who loves kayaking . She isn’t mine but was happy to ride in my lap on my SOT.
She also happy to ride on the deck.
They all suck. I haven’t had one yet that would take their turn paddling. They just want to ride.
@Overstreet said:
They all suck. I haven’t had one yet that would take their turn paddling. They just want to ride.
Then where did the expression “doggy paddle” originate?
