Comments on: 9 Reasons NOT To Live On A Boat With A Dog

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:49:15 +0000

In reply to Linda Stevenson. I went for LeTonkinois for the same reason--no sanding and oils that soak in. Sadly, it's still a little sticky, making it a magnet for dog hair for the 24 hours it takes for the coat to set. Maybe I'll have to try Semco for my next boat. LOL

By: Linda Stevenson

Linda Stevenson — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:41:44 +0000

In reply to Pamela. This past summer we worked hard at getting the varnish off the toerail, dorades, and hand holds on the cabin top. Then we put a few coats of Semco on. It looks great, and no dog hairs to ruin the finish because it’s a sealant that just soaks into the wood. Water beads on it nicely, too. Every 6 months or so we have to scrub it clean and apply 1-2 coats again, but it goes on really quickly. No more scraping or sanding needed, which leaves more time for Chiclet!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:43:16 +0000

In reply to JayCee. Ha ha! Sounds like nothing makes boat life look better than having to take care of a big house and yard. :)

By: JayCee

JayCee — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:06:53 +0000

I lived on a 48ft chris craft (with my Lhasa Apso, husband, and 3 kids) for a little over a year. Lots of dog hair (and some of my own from pulling it out I think) … I couldn’t wait to get back into a house with a nice big yard. Now I miss my boat life. The kids don’t use the yard, and the house is a lot more to clean!

By: George

George — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:54:19 +0000

Living on a boat with a dog is pretty challenging. Most dogs are often afraid of storms and thunderclaps. On a sea or river with the constant noise and people milling about I don’t think any dog would be at ease.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:07:41 +0000

In reply to Shadow’s & Ducky’s Mom.

He he! I wonder who you’re talking about. 😉

In truth, I think raising dogs has a lot in common with living on a sailboat–you have to be very attentive, it’s harder work than the alternative, and you spend a lot of time managing poop. 🙂

By: Shadow's & Ducky's Mom

Shadow's & Ducky's Mom — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:04:08 +0000

Hey, living your dream is what “it’s all about” now, isn’t it?! But anything worth doing takes hard work. Just like marriage. Or, sharing your life with a dog who thinks she’s the boss of EVERY other living being in the household. (And who gets indignant about it when proven wrong!) LOL

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:35:08 +0000

In reply to 24 Paws of Love. He he! Well, kitties are famous for liking to find sun spots. I guess if Boxer had a favorite song, it would be "You Are My Sunshine."

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:34:15 +0000

In reply to All Things Collie.

I’m probably over compensating for all the people who see us on the boat and tell us how we’re living the dream. They never see the hard work.

Y’know, kinda like when someone sees you walking your beautiful collies and thinks they arrived straight from heaven knowing exactly how to behave. 🙂

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:31:35 +0000

In reply to Mary Hone. I suspect a lot of boaters don't care for small spaces. At least that would be one reason nearly everyone sits in their cockpit all the time. Heck, RV campers are much the same. I've never seen a camper that didn't have an awning, an indoor/outdoor carpet, and a couple of chairs out front.