How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

[halfmoa]

Re: How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

you can land fish that big with a net or a gaff. A net is better. I don't think you can get a grip on a swimming dog without something underneath him. After that, you should be strong enough. if not, worry more about your own self and what if you fall over (which is why first thing I did was put a swim step on my boat w/ high sides).

You should probably skip the gaff...just sayin.

My son's 70lb Golden Retriever (yeah...just try to keep her out of the water) wears a double ended leash that's 6 foot long. You clip one end to her collar and the other end goes around her belly just in front of her rear legs in a loop and fastened back to the leash. It forms a three point "handle" and it's way easier to hoist her in with that. This was taught to us by her trainer (she's a service dog) who said it's the preferred method of getting a dog up and down an escalator.

Earlier someone brought up a good point about what to do if you fall in the water and can't get back in. I know the cavitation plate isn't a step but learning to use it to get back in isn't a bad skill to learn...

 

[jjacobs007]

Re: How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

I'm going to get a ladder for my Shepherd next season. For now, he has a vest with a handle. These handles do wear out over time. Probably needs replaced every year or two if you use it alot. Atleast this one doesn't try to jump out of the boat while underway,like my previous lab did all the time.

beautiful dog,whats his name? midnight?

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

beautiful dog,whats his name? midnight?

Thanks, Lucifer (Lu). Should have named him Batman though

 

[jjacobs007]

Re: How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

Thanks, Lucifer (Lu). Should have named him Batman though

words of wisdom,be careful of the pedigree dog food,they like the soft and crunchy but rots the teeth fast. Lucifer!! wow thats scary to hear at the boat ramp at night calling.He looks to be one hella dog.My guess is hes gonna need a new pfd next summer.

 

[TomB985]

Re: How to get your dog back into boat!! (emergency)

Earlier someone brought up a good point about what to do if you fall in the water and can't get back in. I know the cavitation plate isn't a step but learning to use it to get back in isn't a bad skill to learn...

You make a great point. Some may call it unsafe but I have no trouble standing on my cavitation plate. I sometimes stand there when helping my Lab up into the boat.