Puppy out for first ride

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 01:46

WX is looking very good today so we're planning on taking our little Dobermann pup out for his first boat trip. He has an LJ and we're only going to trundle up the Hamble River for 20 minutes or so, so that he can hopefully get his sealegs. If he does, maybe we'll stick our nose out into Southampton Water for a bit.

Any advice will be gratefully received as this will be a first for us.

mhill · 16 April 2022, 08:05

A few treats and a non spill water bowl.

CherMac · 16 April 2022, 11:00

Pictures of your pup?

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 18:08

Well, that went really well. He really enjoyed it, even taking himself off around the deck and climbing up onto the seats. It's wierd because he doesn't like the car. He was totally relaxed. We only went up the Hamble to Swanwick and back - about an hour and he really seemed at home and he kept trying to pull the kill cord out! I think it was the cork float on the key he was after.

We'll do it again next week and hopefull get him out into the Solent a bit, but slowly, slowly catch a monkey. He's only 4 months old so we don't want to wreck his legs and joints. Anyway pics below

He now likes to be known as 'Captain Basil'

CherMac · 16 April 2022, 18:33

Adorable! Thank you for sharing!

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 18:43

Thank you. He is beautiful, but is going through his teething stage so my hands and arms resemble something close to a colander at the moment

CherMac · 16 April 2022, 19:24

He looks so mellow in the pictures. My ill-trained mangy mutts bounce all over my boat, and one even jumped out to try to grab a bird when we were speeding along roughly 200 feet from shore. Try hauling a 60+ pound boxer/german shepard mix over the tubes to get her back in.

Fenlander · 16 April 2022, 20:11

Great success well done.

All our four dogs over our lifetime have been boating dogs. We just take them as if its the most normal thing and they have all been fine. Here our new boy Tazz last year at 13 weeks on his first trip on the water albeit the river to get started.

All we had to watch was chewing boat bits! Btw the arms will recover.

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 22:36

Oh my!! what breed is he? He's lovely. He looks like a Tasmanian Devil.

Yeah, the skin heals quickly. After 4 GSDs and 4 JRTs I know all about that. We thought we would do something different this time and go for a cross between the two

Seriously though, he is an absolute little dear, and so loving.

Fenlander · 16 April 2022, 22:59

Ahh yes the clue is in the name Tazz which was his breeders nickname for him... because of looks not behaviour they said he reminded them of a Tasmanian Devil... I'm not so sure... he has his moments.

He's a German Spitz... our second after two previous larger Spitz types.

Still confined to the river (us rather than him) this is more how he looks more grown up.

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 23:10

He is beautiful, though that coat must take some looking after. One reason we went for a Dobie this time - minimal grooming and hair shedding.

Fenlander · 16 April 2022, 23:29

We are lucky at home daughter is a keen DIY groomer so brushes him through several times a week. The undercoat does shed from time to time as it is now... think carpet tumbleweed.

CherMac · 16 April 2022, 23:38

I should never have clicked on this thread. Now I want a puppy!!

Both Captain Basil and Tazz are beautiful!

FoxZulu · 16 April 2022, 23:39

Just get carpets the same colour as the dog and no-one will notice.

fastasfox · 16 April 2022, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenlander

great success well done.

All our four dogs over our lifetime have been boating dogs. We just take them as if its the most normal thing and they have all been fine. Here our new boy tazz last year at 13 weeks on his first trip on the water albeit the river to get started.

All we had to watch was chewing boat bits! Btw the arms will recover.

sweeeeeeeet

FoxZulu · 17 April 2022, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CherMac

I should never have clicked on this thread. Now I want a puppy!!

Both Captain Basil and Tazz are beautiful!

Yeah, go on, you know it makes sense

Just be aware that they will do their utmost to destroy everything you own, plus your skin and bones until they are about 9 months old, then they will repay you with undying love and affection, and protection.

CherMac · 17 April 2022, 02:24

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Originally Posted by FoxZulu

Yeah, go on, you know it makes sense

Just be aware that they will do their utmost to destroy everything you own, plus your skin and bones until they are about 9 months old, then they will repay you with undying love and affection, and protection.

I already have 2 big dogs and 3 cats. So, it doesn't make sense. But I'm a sucker for big sad eyes and a wet nose.

Searider · 17 April 2022, 20:47

Coast in Cowes are dog and puppy friendly.
We took our cocker there when he was about 5 months old.

Nos4r2 · 17 April 2022, 21:32

Awwww.

My Doby cross loves being afloat.

https://www.facebook.com/IRMungle/vi...89475785241921

FoxZulu · 17 April 2022, 22:12

Thanks for sharing. Their little faces tell it all don't they