Dogs on boats...

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Originally Posted by Road King Cole

Now that he jumped and was able to get back aboard, I would think he may do it again. I don't think you can train him not to do that. However, you can train him not to get up on the sides which would probably keep him from jumping over.

My dog has not jumped. We did "push" her off a couple times so we could swim to the beach.

Always keep the life vest on her. It also makes it easier to pick her up.



rkc

Thanks, RKC. I'm going to have to work on not allowing him to put his front paws up on the side -- just like your dog is doing -- unless he gets "permission." It won't be easy, as he is used to jumping in and out of the boat at the dock. But it's got to be doable, just like any training, I guess, with the right kind of positive techniques.

Definitely YES on the vest. I'll be buying him one before our next outing. That handle would have made it a little easier to get him back on board, although there is nothing easy about pulling 80 pounds out of the water and into the boat. I appreciate your input.