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Boating Safety Tips For Dogs
Once your dogs gets more and more confident
about going in the water by himself, you may try sharing other
marine activities that both of you can enjoy. But before heading
to the water, whether to go swimming, boating, or playing fetch,
it is important to know some basic knowledge and safety measures.
Here are some tips to help you and your dog get the most out
of your water experience, while keeping safety paramount:
1. Not
all beaches allow dogs. If you're going to park your boat
at a nearest beach, check the ordinance to make sure that
your
dog can
come along. If you
have access
to
the
Internet, you may go online at www.dogfriendly.com to
find a list of beaches that allow pets in the United States
and
Canada.
2. If boating is one of your favorite pastimes and you want
to bring your dog with you, take your time when introducing
him to this activity. You have to remember that he is used
to hard surfaces that are stable and do not move.
Regardless of the size of your boat, whether it is a small
canoe, or a large yacht, allow him to get acquainted to your
boat while he is on the leash. Also, your dog's first couple
of boat trips should be very short, no longer than an hour
or so. This will allow you to get a good sense of his comfortability
levels with spending time on a moving surface.
3. When heading out on your boat on a bright, sunny day, ensure
that your dog has a shaded area to spend time in when things
get too warm. The surface of your boat can become uncomfortably
hot underneath the boiling sun, especially during the dead
of summer. And your dog's ears and nose may become sunburned
without shade.
4. There is nothing more fun than being out in the middle
of the ocean or lake and jumping off the side of your boat
for a good swim. If your dog joins you, be sure to pay attention
to strong tides, jellyfish, and sea lice.
Sea lice can cause extreme itching and irritation to your
dog's skin. Jellyfish can obviously stink your pet. And when
coming back onto the boat, be sure to rinse both you and your
dog off with clean water.
5. Last but not least, always bring your own drinking water.
Though it may seem more convenient to have your dog drink from
the river or lake, it is not a good idea to do so. Slow moving
water such as lakes and ponds are sometimes contaminated with
bacteria and parasites.
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