Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling with Dogs & Getting Them Back In

Raising a bunch of Lab's and running filed trials with them I had to learn 
real quick on how to get them in the boat.  For those of you with large 
dogs, such as Labs, they need a foot hold and then you can place your hand 
on the back of their neck.  Push forcefully and you will help them up and 
over.  They learn quick and this is the least problematic allowing the dog 
to do the muscle work.  It doesn't require that you "horse" them over the 
side as they use their front legs and are able to balance themselves back 
into the boat.

Fred Thomas


At 11:31 AM 5/3/2000 -0700, Jackie Fenton wrote:
> > Jackie or others who paddle with dogs,
> >
> > How did you teach your dogs to ride on your kayak?
> >
> > Dana
>
>Providing a rumble seat helps keep them on board.  For info, see
>http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/poochyak.html (there's a link to several
>photos submitted by other paddlers with paddling pooches).
>
>Some folks open the hatch, but I'd rather leave it closed.  However,
>something like a seasock in the hatch should work, I would think.
>
>Both Mollie and Hallie have jumped off.  They find out rather quickly
>they prefer to be *in* the kayak :-)  The type of doggie pfd I use has
>a grab loop on the back. After a couple of trips, they get used to it
>and Mollie usually lies down and goes to sleep.
>
>More info on paddline with Mollie at http://www.sea-kayak.org/poochyak.html
>
>Cheers,
>
>Jackie
>
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