How to get the dog back onboard

[CDK1]

The dog swims to shore to pee, not very clever but that's the way she wants it.
Getting back in is a big problem. She cannot cope with the ladder and tries to climb up the large Yamaha....
I promised both my wife and the dog to find a solution but that's not so easy as there is not much room at the transom and whatever I install must be removable or swing upward because of the engine.

Did anyone encounter the same problem and found a solution?

[rusty McCaw]

Bungee a boogie board to the ladder so it becomes a floating platform

[Poly]

Some people with dogs that like to swim far from shore use "dog life jackets" these have a "handle" on them so you can lift them in (unless its a St Bernard!).

[CDK1]

Originally Posted by Poly

Some people with dogs that like to swim far from shore use "dog life jackets" these have a "handle" on them so you can lift them in (unless its a St Bernard!).

That's the way we do it now, but the dog (junkyard terrier) doesn't come straight back when she smells deer or a sheep, so most of the time we go with her to the shore to search and yell. Once she decides to return to the RIB she swims much faster than we possibly can, so when we are halfway the dog already fights to climb back in.

[Razorbill RIBs]

My late uncles dog wouldn't go to toilet aboard his yacht (more of an issue than a rib), so she used to have a patch of AstroTurf which used to get rinsed off in the sea.... Handy if you wanted to practice your putting too I guess

Doesn't help getting her back aboard, but may avoid the swim ashore in the first place

[Copinsay]

From looking at all the options for a magazine review (dogs in the outdoors is what I "do" for a job) I'd recommend one of these:

Petfloat | Crewsaver

And as modelled by my Jess below.

Recommendation for this one being:

1 - Well made (and hence not the cheapest)

2 - Pocket for lead and poo bags so no embarrassment if the enviable happens at a marina etc

3 - Eyehole for attaching lead to pet float

4 - And most of all, handle for dog recovery - just pick up like a bag.


And to be honest I'd really not like to see a dog on a boat without one, especially something like a RIB and if planing too. All too easy to lose them and shouting instructions on what to do when overboard doesn't work that well. Plus dogs can't respond to a "hang on" shout, and it helps to keep them warm if need be esp when planing etc.

And in my view helps to avoid human injuries etc that can arise when responding to / looking for a dog that's gone overboard. Just as the CG will go looking for dogs over cliffs as the situation can so easily end up with human fatalities...'cos we love our dogs :o)


Indeed, standing (and true) joke here that Jess got her Pet float before I bought the LJ for my partner!

Hope this helps

Steve

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Copinsay

From looking at all the options for a magazine review (dogs in the outdoors is what I "do" for a job) I'd recommend one of these:

Petfloat | Crewsaver

And as modelled by my Jess below.

Recommendation for this one being:

1 - Well made (and hence not the cheapest)

2 - Pocket for lead and poo bags so no embarrassment if the enviable happens at a marina etc

3 - Eyehole for attaching lead to pet float

4 - And most of all, handle for dog recovery - just pick up like a bag.


And to be honest I'd really not like to see a dog on a boat without one, especially something like a RIB and if planing too. All too easy to lose them and shouting instructions on what to do when overboard doesn't work that well. Plus dogs can't respond to a "hang on" shout, and it helps to keep them warm if need be esp when planing etc.

And in my view helps to avoid human injuries etc that can arise when responding to / looking for a dog that's gone overboard. Just as the CG will go looking for dogs over cliffs as the situation can so easily end up with human fatalities...'cos we love our dogs :o)


Indeed, standing (and true) joke here that Jess got her Pet float before I bought the LJ for my partner!

Hope this helps

Steve

We have the same jacket for the same reason. I didn't fancy hauling a 30kg wet struggling Lab into the boat, without something to grab hold of that wouldn't result in a vet bill.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

We have the same jacket for the same reason. I didn't fancy hauling a 30kg wet struggling Lab into the boat, without something to grab hold of that wouldn't result in a vet bill.

30kg Lab you want to try pulling out a 40+kg Lab dog who just wants to swim all bloody day!! That's why we also have the same.


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[Nos4r2]

I'll be getting the pup one too once he's grown enough to know what size he needs.

At the moment he's got a cheapie, because it'll need changing soon.

[Copinsay]

Nice to be flushing all the dog lovers out of the woodwork :o)

Maybe we need a "show us your dog on your RIB" thread then.....?

[Nos4r2]

I do find the quote on the crewsaver website rather amusing though:-

The Petfloat is suitable for most breeds of dogs and cats

Can you imagine trying to get a cat into one?

[Maximus]

Personaly I remain to be convinced a RIB (for many reasons) is ANY place for a Dog.. Cat...Mouse.. Gerbal..or any live Animal...
...
In all but perfect conditions they must constitute at least a pain in the Butt....in any Chop/weather Surley a danger not least to themselves!... also the Crew.

[Copinsay]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Personaly I remain to be convinced a RIB (for many reasons) is ANY place for a Dog.. Cat...Mouse.. Gerbal..or any live Animal...
...
In all but perfect conditions they must constitute at least a pain in the Butt....in any Chop/weather Surley a danger not least to themselves!... also the Crew.

It all depends on the dog Maximus - I'd not take our Weimaraners out on it as they'd hate it, but Jess my collie loves it. Always first to jump aboard (have to watch in case too soon) and all of her own free will. I'd not enjoy it if she wasn't happy equally I'd not enjoy it as mush without her. And leads to lots of new walks on new islands. Check out how she looks here:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=3&theater at 30 seconds

Or here at 35seconds
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=3&theater

But... if it was much of chop she'd not enjoy it, but I mostly go out wildlife watching or island exploring, so there's merit in what you say as I'd not be taking her out if rough as not good for seeing wildlife anyway etc....

... and equally I'd apply the same theory to children :o)

[Copinsay]

[QUOTE=Nos4r2;671774]I do find the quote on the crewsaver website rather amusing though:-

Can you imagine trying to get a cat into one?[/

I agree though esp in places where cats are not rountinely free roaming (eg US, Oz) you do see them being walked on leads etc which from a behaviour point of view isn't great IMHO.

But if a cat on a boat then worth considering, depending on the cat.

Restrained cats can get very scared and dangerous:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KFUImd6z5k

[willk]

Lads. Google it:

Ship's Dog
Ship's Cat

Do the math. BTW, cats do quite well on cruising yachts.

[Copinsay]

And on Minesweepers

Bamse Dog Hero - Montrose Heritage Trust

Well worth a visit if you are Ribbing down that way... his grave is very touching.

S

[Copinsay]

And of course smart border collies can be pretty good deck hands on sail boats too - with a lifejacket of course:

This Dog Was Born To Sail! Just Watch What He Can Do On A Boat! Unbelievable!

More seriously, one of the reasons behind problems with all sorts of pets and indeed farm animals can be boredom. If the dog etc is happy and safe, being out on the boat can be very stimulating and far more fun than being left behind in the house.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Copinsay

And of course smart border collies can be pretty good deck hands on sail boats too...

Yeah, dogs are Crew....

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by tony t

Mans best friend Matthew.. I only take her out when it's dead flat she loves it and I'd sooner have her with me than most people I could mention .

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.....Yeah when you put it like that.... to a choice!
I just hope it never blows up for you Sea Dog boys when you've a long passage home!...bad enough with two legged passengers sometimes!

[willk]

Originally Posted by Maximus

I just hope it never blows up for you Sea Dog boys when you've a long passage home!...bad enough with two legged passengers sometimes!

Reminds me of a lumpy day out with another RIBnetter and his pooch. At one point it became airborne and nearly went out over the transom. At that juncture it shat itself and the bilge well became a no-go area. What fun