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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Initially Posted - 03/01/2003 : 21:14:25

we are adopting a dog from the mid-atlantic english springer spaniel rescue. has anyone had any success in training their dog to do thier duty on astro turf or another washable item while on board?

Rick Heaverly
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marzluff
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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 08:13:28

Try to train the dog off the boat to use a piece of astroturf, then move that scented mat to the boat.If this is a rescued dog, it probably didn't have much early training. Chances are on the low side that you will succeed. Breed has a lot to do with it as well; I have dachshunds and they are "stuborn". That's dog lover talk for dumb! Good luck and get a big roll of paper towels.

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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 09:10:52

mike,
thanks for your imput.
there is a good possibility that we are going to get a puppy. if that is the case i was going to try to train at home (outside prefferably) for fido to go on astro turf. then bring a piece of astro turf along with us on the boat.

anyone else had any training ideas?

rick

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 09:32:20

Hi Rick,

Pet stores sell absorbent pads that are scented to help dogs know that they are supposed to do their business on them ... you might give them a try. The brand I've got is called "Puppy Housebreaking Pads."

The other hurdle you might have to overcome is seasickness, and I don't know what you can do about that, if anything. A few weeks ago at our marina a dog got seasick in a boat that wasn't even moving ... it was still in the slip ... he spewed kibbles & bits all over the cabin.

Good luck!

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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 11:30:06

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> he spewed kibbles & bits all over the cabin.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

EOOOOOW!!<img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>
That is worse than cleaning up a pile of dog s*** in the cabin.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 11:54:49

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> he spewed kibbles & bits all over the cabin.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

EOOOOOW!!<img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>
That is worse than cleaning up a pile of dog s*** in the cabin.

Bryan Beamer
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Daylight Again
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<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

It gets worse ... the guy had just bought the boat (used) ... he was cleaning it out for the first time, and it wasn't even HIS dog!

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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 14:13:29

I ran into a couple at the Cape Vincint (NY) town dock and they had a poodle, they had sailed from Toronto and had no problems with the dog. The next day we sailed on to Henderson Harbour in rougher weather (2m waves) and they pulled in a couple hours later and the dog had splatter pooped and thrown up all inside the cabin including on the walls and cabin liner. They spent hours cleaning it and had to get thier daughter to drive 5hrs to pick up the shaken dog.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/02/2003 : 20:17:47

I took my Sheltie (10 months old) cruising last summer for eight days to the Great Lakes and had no problems. Bought a green pieces of astro turf for three dollars and she new exactly what to do with it without coaching. Some people have said that dogs are color blind...I'd buy the green stuff.

She made her way in and out of the cabin without help but never offered to go up on the cabin. While there were times when we would leash her, we didn't at night and she was free to go to the cockpit and take care of business.

Its probably wise to not to make any changes to the dogs regular food. Ayla's stool stayed firm and never presented a problem. The bigger problem was astro turf fibers all over da place. <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

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SEA DOG
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Response Posted - 03/06/2003 : 21:03:28

Flemish a large line on deck, scent it with the dogs scent.
After being soiled, trail behind boat.
Disinfect with spray bottle of mild bleach mix, Very sanitary.
On shore training is required.

PS. I should know

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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 03/07/2003 : 06:29:07

sea dog,

thanks for your reply. i don't understand your message. what do you mean by flemish a line?

rick

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 03/07/2003 : 10:43:52

I believe when you Flemish the line it is coiled up flat on the deck like a Cobra snake. Very smart & tidy.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk
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Response Posted - 03/07/2003 : 13:43:21

Hi, we travelled with our mini-dachsund for a year on board - with many long passages. We took him ashore morning, noon and night when possible. When that was not, he would eventually sneak off and go on a throw rug in the salon. The most important thing is to praise him for doing it there. He's trained to not go inside so this is very hard for him.

Funny story.

One time we were anchored in a Georgia ICW swamp after a 6 hour passage. We put on boots and took him to the shore. The tide was out and it was very muddy. I "anchored" the dinghy by sticking a dock pole 4 feet down into a muddy bank and tying the painter to it.

There were crabs everywhere. It was fascinating. If we didn't have a dog we would never have landed. We wandered around and found a little hill of sand that raised above the mud flats. It had some palm trees and rough brush. Perfect spot for a dog!

The dachsund is a great hunter. He was obsessed with hunting crabs and wouldn't go do his business. After an hour of this I was tired with this whole thing and sat down on a dry spot under a tree. Still, he was chasing crabs and showed no interest in the business at hand.

Suddenly I got an idea. I called him over. I peed on the tree. My wife was upset and yelled some anti-male comments while turning her back. When I was done, like any good dog, he dutifully marked the spot. Once he started he couldn't stop and emptied his tank. Just for good measure he squatted and did the other, as well.

When all else fails, you might try this on your piece of astroturf!

By the way, we now have a new dog and will be sailing the Cat 25 with wife, 2 teenage girls, mini-dachsund, and Jack Russel terrier.

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 03/07/2003 : 23:47:48

Jim, You have an interesting combination of dogs. We have the same. The mini dauchund can't get out of the cabin without help and whines all the time so he rarely goes sailing and we have two Jack Russell Terrors. And I didn't misspell terrier. The two devil dogs are wonderful until they get it in their minds to ignore their humans. This happens any time any other creature gets their interest. Therefore they sail rarely. Just give me peice and quiet.

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