Re: catalina27-talk:dogs on board-boarding ramps?

[Jeffery L. Sheler]

How about using a doggie life jacket, which probably is a good idea for safety purposes anyway. There are several brands and various prices. (e.g., see http://www.outdoorplay.com/headlines/dog_lifejackets.html), and most have a handle or strap on the back to aid in lifting the pet out of the water. With a heavy dog, one probably could attach a halyard and hoist Fido into the cockpit, using a winch if necessary. 

Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594     
Hampton, VA

At 09:59 AM 5/21/2007, you wrote:

Speaking of dogs, we have a 40lb Australian Shepherd that wants to swim when we anchor out, but its a real hassle getting her up and down the ladder on my '79, as clever as she is.
 
Even if she was inclined to dive in, its still getting her back up again. While I've seen some interesting but pricey ramp/step offerings online, has anyone come up with something simple and easily storable on their own?
 
Lori T
C27 SR #4244
"Summer Place"
Barnegat Bay, NJ
 

"Rudolph S. Behar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

A word, unasked for, of caution:  All dogs can swim, but many breeds tire easily.

And please think a good word for Chloe, my dear dog for 15 years, who passed away last week. She was a true friend.

Rudy B..

Phoenix, #2237

Pasadena, MD

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

OK, I know some of you have dogs on board.  My wife is insisting we take ours to see if she'll enjoy(the dog), and to facilitate overnights wihtout boarding her(the dog, not my wife).  Question is, what to you do when they want to "go out"?  What works.

 

Bill

Gayle Gal

Pentwater, Mi. 

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