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PZell
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Initially Posted - 06/13/2006 :  10:29:42  Show Profile
Just curious. Y'all that take your dogs aboard, what do you do to keep their claws from scratching the fiberglass and whatnot?
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Ben
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  12:14:09  Show Profile
It's never been an issue with us. Might be because the gelcoat on our deck is already adequately spider-webbed and otherwise cracked so we don't notice any difference. Might be a silly question, but do you keep your dogs' nails trimmed? That might help some.
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PZell
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  12:37:18  Show Profile
No dog. Just a granddog and he's never been on the boat.
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raulpou
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  16:11:09  Show Profile
My "chief of security" is ALWAYS on board. I seriously doubt you will find any scratches. I have had my dog on board my boats for many years and different types of vessels without any damage. I say bring pooch on board! But remember that a good lifejacket will help in case your pet falls overboard.

ALWAYS on watch!



Well...almost always!
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  16:52:58  Show Profile
Last weekend, my nimble little Wheaton Terrier slipped and fell into the water. She was attempting to jump from the tender to the boat when the wake of a passing moron, I mean power boater, caused her to splash. She shook it off and not another word was said. She's a real trooper.


The only problem with this dog, is she likes to follow me all over and is unafraid.
I have not seen any damage from this dog's nails.
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JJM
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  19:10:10  Show Profile
If you are worried about your dog's nails, you should get their nails trimmed short at the vet and have them file them smooth. You can also use a file or emery board yourself to smooth out the nails, if the dog allows , and don't forget the dewclaw!
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  19:53:03  Show Profile
The name of my boat is "Dogs Allowed" for a reason. We keep our dogs nails trimmed normally, and I have never seen any damage.

This weekend, our Keeshond (male) invited a female Sheltie to join us. (OK, her owners came too.) Turns out, the female was just coming into season, unbeknownst to any of us humans. But my Keeshond knew for SURE.

It was a very interesting day on the water, in which I learned that my Keeshond, when properly motivated, can climb up and down the companionway stairs, get up on the coach roof, etc etc, all in a effort to catch a hot lookin' Sheltie.

We really enjoy having our dogs with us, and have not detected any ill effects on the boat.
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