Dogs on boats

Rob Jones · 29 June 2005, 20:36

Just to show you that poppy is not to concerened with her owners boating enthusiasm

http://robjones.dogscogs.com/dog3.wmv

Richard B · 29 June 2005, 21:12

I reckon something like....

This is really stupid, but as long as I get fed than I won't complain. I suppose I could always chew the tubes...

jwalker · 29 June 2005, 21:14

That's almost a caption competition.

Yeh, we've had 3 dogs and they were all seadogs too.

Edit: oops, I see Richard had the same idea.

Richard B · 29 June 2005, 21:17

great minds...

benc · 29 June 2005, 21:18

Rob, where does your boat live?

Rob Jones · 29 June 2005, 21:21

The boat lives in an Army camp in Camberley.

It may be moving onto a Royal Navy base in Porstmouth come August.

tcwozere · 29 June 2005, 21:33

She is prolly keeping quiet to avoid being thrown overboard at 30 knots..

We have a springer, and haven't dared introduce him to the rib..

Mad git would spend half the time trying to chase the seagulls..

Rob Jones · 29 June 2005, 21:38

My Springer loves it (I think) she does jump in to retrieve her beloved ball.

Jackwabbit · 29 June 2005, 22:08

We went diving from a large rib at Swanage a few years a go & they had a dog on board, it was a border collie & he loved being on board. He would pick up an empty water bottle & drop it between your feet waiting for you to throw it. If you took no notice he would tap you on the foot once, if you still did nothing he would tap you on the leg twice. If you still done nothing he would tap you on the thigh 3 times, then if you did nothing he would bight your n*** “No, No not really!”

He would go to someone else & start all over again until someone would throw it up the length of the boat. Apparently he has jumped off the boat sometimes when he got a little excited trying to catch the bottle.

codprawn · 30 June 2005, 03:39

I have noticed most dogs seem to love boats - often they seem to stand up at the bow(wow)posing as if to say - keep away this is MY boat!!!

osprey__viper · 30 June 2005, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

I have noticed most dogs seem to love boats - often they seem to stand up at the bow(wow)posing as if to say - keep away this is MY boat!!!

Talking of which, meet KeyMar's on-board security system. Anything above 10kts and she goes to sleep. Below that, well you try getting near me boat

Martin

The Jackeens · 30 June 2005, 09:01

Respect!

Have to say 'Jason' Whiteshoes is an intrepid Ribster now also!

Us

pettal · 30 June 2005, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

I have noticed most dogs seem to love boats - often they seem to stand up at the bow(wow)posing as if to say - keep away this is MY boat!!!

It's a bit like sticking your head out of a window! Why is it dogs love the rush of wind on their face yet when you blow up their nose they go ballistic!?

Our dog is a big angry doberman (not) and she won't set foot on the boat as she crys, whimpers and finally craps herself.

We tend not to take her out anymore.....just too much to clean up!

fred bolton · 30 June 2005, 12:12

Where's ya lifejacket Poppy???? see Martin's wear's his on dry land but not on the boat or was it just hidden by his/hers thick coat?

hannah · 03 July 2005, 11:06

we've got a dog , was gonna take him out on the rib , but brought sum protective bootys to stop him puncherin the tubes and a jacket around him to pull him out of the water incase of dog overboard!!!!
Should take him out soon but would he get scared or cold

Rob Jones · 03 July 2005, 15:31

Its a dog - they are designed for the cold.

benc · 03 July 2005, 15:41

Hannah, when you take the dog down to the waters edge for a walk ... what does it do? most dogs jump in... most dogs, in my opinion, love boats and love being out on the water.

The easiest way is just to try it

hannah · 03 July 2005, 17:53

ok thanks !