doggy nails

crui05 · 25 October 2018, 19:39

anybody take their dog on thier rib ?
if so, i take it doggys nails dont punture the rib.
my dog loved my previous boat. (grp) so would be happy to take him on the rib but worried his (trimmed) nails might go through the tanks.

b16rde · 25 October 2018, 20:06

We have our dog on ours most every weeks for the last 4 years, we have never had a problem. but we just put a 2 mtrs carpet runner ( Dunelm) over to tubes to give her more grip and added protection.

treerat · 25 October 2018, 20:25

Got a friend that takes theres and uses something link the shoes below

https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/c...SABEgLbxfD_BwE

Pikey Dave · 25 October 2018, 20:47

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Originally Posted by crui05

anybody take their dog on thier rib ?

if so, i take it doggys nails dont punture the rib.

my dog loved my previous boat. (grp) so would be happy to take him on the rib but worried his (trimmed) nails might go through the tanks.

Never an issue, Hypalon tubes, can’t speak for other materials.

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crui05 · 25 October 2018, 20:50

treerat
loved the video..wouldnt mind a pair of them myself

GuyC · 25 October 2018, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Never an issue, Hypalon tubes, can’t speak for other materials.Attachment 127430

I believe with the other materials, you won't even notice the dog has been on board!

Ferryman · 25 October 2018, 22:33

No problem with pvc either!

Fenlander · 25 October 2018, 22:43

10+yrs of taking the dog out on Hypalon and PVC SIBs inc many air floor models... no problems. Don't give it a second thought.

Pikey Dave · 25 October 2018, 22:45

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Originally Posted by GuyC

I believe with the other materials, you won't even notice the dog has been on board!

True, but with the recent tetchiness I thought it safer to be clear[emoji849] Better to stick to what I know[emoji6]

Limecc · 26 October 2018, 00:05

Dobermann's and Manchester Terriers willingly suffer being bounced around in a RIB for a dog-treat at the end of the day.

Dave Cowell · 26 October 2018, 08:18

I have carried out repairs for boats used by Newfoundland owners, none of the damge was ever caused by the dogs it is always the owners. the dogs get in and out of PVC sibs without causing damge so I wouldnt worry too much about it.
A customer sent a photo of his recently retubed rib back on the water. The dog is not going to damage the tubes.

lakelandterrier · 26 October 2018, 08:48

I've found our dog can slightly scuff the tubes with his claws - but no worse than footprint or rope marks, and if you are tube proud they polish out - no risk of puncturing the material.

Just beware of whether your hound enjoys it - ours loves a pootle along at displacement speed, but gets very scared out at sea on the plane - especially if it is at all bumpy, so if doing a decent run we will leave him behind. I know other dogs that are happy in the same conditions.

kerny · 26 October 2018, 10:16

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Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

Just beware of whether your hound enjoys it - ours loves a pootle along at displacement speed, but gets very scared out at sea on the plane - especially if it is at all bumpy, so if doing a decent run we will leave him behind. I know other dogs that are happy in the same conditions.

My dog's exactly the same, he's a big boy 36kg I guess it's because us human's can brace ourselves and bend our knees as shock absorbers big dog's feel the brunt. Not good or fair for them really 🐕