Comments on: Train Your Dog For Boat Life (Before You Buy A Boat)

By: Sammy

Sammy — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:10:35 +0000

I believe most dogs are pretty resilient, especially if they have their owner by their side. Good luck and if you need a cabin boy, and a cabin dog, I am available.

By: Peggy Frezon

Peggy Frezon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:40:10 +0000

That is really cool what you are doing to prepare Honey for a sail. I always note that understanding our dogs is so important. Also, your post is helping me because I need to start thinking what I can do now to help Kelly in the event we adopt another dog. I know she can adjust, because she did with Brooks, but I also know that she will likely have some trouble with the transition when the time comes. I will have to use your suggestions to brainstorm ways to help her. Thanks. And I can’t wait to hear more about your sailing!

By: Rhythm

Rhythm — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:58:23 +0000

You are one smart, thoughtful lady! And Honey is one lucky dog to have such an adventure ahead of her! I have dog friends who go kayaking and canoeing. I love the water, but have never been on a boat. You make it sound a bit scary! I hope Honey enjoys it. And I bet she will! Thanks for sharing.

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:48:23 +0000

I know my dogs pretty well and how they will react and cope with most situations. One reason I fostered Riley is because I’d love another Greyhound and while Greyhound visitors are made very welcome here, especially by Frankie, I wasn’t sure of their reaction to an overstayer. After having Riley here for just over a month the jury is still out on the decision. Not sure if it’s because he just wasn’t quite the right dog or if it’s bringing a third dog into the equation. So I’ll keep fostering whilel I work it out and even if I never add another GH to our family I’m doing something good so it’s a win/win really:)

Looking forward to reading about Honey’s day cruise at the end of May! I hope you all have a blast.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:17:03 +0000

Really great post here. We go through major changes every 2-3 years moving with the Military and we have been fortunate that Luna and Penny are able to quickly adapt to their new surroundings and lifestyle. Penny has a much bolder personality so she isn’t shy when we introduce her to new things. Luna, on the other hand, is probably similar to Honey where we have to take our time to build up her confidence.

By: Sage

Sage — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:58:03 +0000

True, change is not easy all the time with our pets. A lot of it depends on the animal’s temperament and sometimes there’s no way to prepare them. When we moved into our house in Oregon, after a move from Colorado, our Maggie was freaked out by the wood floors and wouldn’t walk on them. We solved the problem by putting her bed by the door and she slowly figured out the floors weren’t as alien as she thought!

By: savedbydogs

savedbydogs — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:26:21 +0000

Good job of preping!

I went the simpler route, I live with bullheaded dogs that refuse to admit there is anything they can’t do – I can’t figure out if that makes my life harder or simpler – probably both 🙂 Just a different set of considerations.

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:40:13 +0000

I think it’s fantastic how you guys are taking such great care to make Honey comfortable on the boat. You’ve really thought of everything, and I can’t wait to hear how your sail in P-town goes. If I’m not mistaken, one of the skippers on that boat is a beagle. It will be interesting to see if having another dog there might make Honey more comfortable – you know, he can show her the ropes. (Let the sailing puns begin!)

We really didn’t have many challenges with the boys in the transition to the RV. Buster’s barking when we started and stopped was a bit of a hurdle, but even that’s gotten a lot better. Just knowing that they’re with us I think helps a lot. Families stick together … dogs believe that just as much as humans I think.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:33:33 +0000

Bishu didn’t care for boats, wagons or sleds, but loved car rides. She didn’t like the feel of something slipping around under her and the wobbling/swaying, I guess. Even slipping your feet under the covers on the bed caused a “harumph” and dive off the bed to more stable surfaces. This was good since we preferred her not sleeping with us. A full size bed is way too small for 2 adults and a medium sized dog!
Great ideas for our next go ’round. Hope to get our next dog interesting in kayaking.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:11:23 +0000

In reply to Flea. Are you bringing your treats to BlogPaws? If so, Honey and I would love to buy you a margarita in the hotel bar. :)