How To Have a Dog On a Boat - WE SHARE OUR TOP TIPS

[@johnbirch1104]

Enchanting as always Jenny & Mac. Cruising with pets can be wonderful. We cruised, not near as far as you guys, but with a Lasa Apso who sadly has gone the way of all flesh from old age. We now cruise our Alberg 37 MkI with two Siamese apple head sealpoints. They have been phenomenal sailors. The litter box makes it all much easier and we have harnesses for them. Underway they stay below or are on leashes and allowed not further than the cockpit. At anchor, they remain in the harness unleashed free to roam the boat and we do kitty watch. Making sure they 1, don't fall overboard, 2 that predatory birds don't get them - we have bald eagles and ospreys and large owls. As cats sleep a lot, it is a nice break from routine. We have two large 3' x 4" diameter Manilla ropes we hang over vertically lashed to a stanchion port and stb should they fall overboard to climb back aboard. So far, it has never been used. At night, they remain below. Such a great life you are giving Disco J Dog. Fair winds, JB

[@CruisingMaya]

I never thought about a bird picking up a cat! Scary! Appreciate the comment and you watching- cheers.

[@brendabourns6004]

Thank you so much for the many tips. We tried to take our 10 year old dog on board for the first time this summer in the San Juans and had many of these challenges. Specifically, we could not convince her to potty on board - though she is always happy to go right on the dock as soon as we disembark 😞 - also have higher freeboard than Maya and she can't just jump up from our dinghy. We will try the taping our astroturf to a known pee place trick - that's brilliant as dogs seem to REALLY want to cover up previous dog's markings. BTW I had a fan girl (well, old woman) moment in Anacortes this summer when I spotted you all in your van.

[@CruisingMaya]

That's so funny you saw us- we love that little van! It's the van that can!

[@trevorbyron9448]

The best thing is that disco learnt to dump straight overboard and it's not a problem littering any other places aboard

[@titusmoz]

Disco dog!! ❤Some simple and clever solutions for having a dog on board. Thanks for sharing some of the behind the scenes life with Disco and how to solve various challenges. Take care you 3! Cheers, T!

[@CruisingMaya]

Appreciate ya! Cheers

[@ivanbuldo7676]

Hahaha that is orsum 😊 what a beautiful pup 🤗❤️🐶

[@erictakakjian6021]

Thanks for the tips, I'm trying to get our four year old chocolate lab used to being on our Bristol 40, she seems to have anxiety issues for some reason. She loves swimming and the beach, getting her used to the boat has been a struggle. It's encouraging to see folks that have been successful having dogs on board

[@CruisingMaya]

@erictakakjian6021 it takes time and it's uncomfortable for everyone, but they figure it out. Try the pee pad on stop sign trick- that really helped us.

[@user-retsailor]

I think Disco is pretty neat ! You've done well with your little 4-legged friend.

[@CruisingMaya]

She's the real star of the show.

[@gntsailing4389]

We LOVE Disco!

[@CruisingMaya]

She's the real star :-)

[@robertnixon3816]

Excellent and informative video! Disco has it made! She runs the place, you both just live there! Ha! Can't wait for more Maya adventures!

[@CruisingMaya]

She absolutely run this ship! Such a diva! Thanks, Bob- always appreciate your kind words :-)

[@jimc7991]

We finally got our boat out to the SanJuans in September, we brought our 1 year old blue healer mix, a little worried how she would do, but she did great on the boat. We were out for 3 days & not a single accident on the boat. She did fall off a rock & into the water when trying to find a good place to poo. A lot of energy so she just went crazy when we went into shore. The clip with Disco & the plastic coyote is still my favorite.

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh she sounds like a good dog! Those heelers are so stinkin' smart! The San Juans are such a great place to cruise!

[@michelefrost4338]

If my dream fully comes true, our Chessie grows up a little, calms down and has plenty of transition time before we take off. Thanks for this episode!

[@CruisingMaya]

Dogs are very adaptable- more than anything they just want to be with their people! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ReidDogsOnDeck]

Awesome tips!! And Awesome dog!

[@lindafraley5538]

Disco has it made! Lucky dog.

[@CruisingMaya]

She lives like royalty!!

[@karenrogers6132]

Very well done! Ms Disco is the best dog ever!

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh thank you- she's one-of-a-kind, to be sure!

[@AfterDeath1986]

Thanks for the dog video guys! Was helpful as with all your other advice over the years! 👍👊

[@CruisingMaya]

Glad to hear the video was helpful!

[@fuscofabio9868]

That beautiful dog is really a great sailor.

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Great job

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Excellent video. So very informative and practical . Thank yous so much for sharing

[@CruisingMaya]

Glad you found it informative! Thanks for watching!

[@HolyGrailSailing]

Great video. So much useful information!

[@CruisingMaya]

We hope it helps the animal in your world. Thanks for watching :-)

[@MelKarlson-yu8kt]

Excellent info, thanks for sharing.

[@CruisingMaya]

Hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching :-)

[@pfeif1312]

Thank you! Great info

[@CruisingMaya]

:-)

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

I could not go anywhere without my buddy.

[@CruisingMaya]

We couldn't agree more! Dogs are family!

[@tj7870]

cool video! nothing beats a pooch, maybe a cat!

[@CruisingMaya]

We love Disco!

[@Shepherdservices317]

How do you avoid salt wager poisoning

[@rockclimbingable]

I love your videos and have been following you on KZbin. However I have to say that dog shit in the water is just nasty 🤢