Show us pictures of your canoe dogs

[Scottwhite]

Our happy place

 

[Scottwhite]

Sinclair lake just off the lower magnetawan river, amazing little gem that rarely gets visited

 

[Black_Fly]

 

[TrailBlaser]

My canoeing partner, Russet, lives with my daughter in Washington, DC. He's now a four-year Portuguese Water Dog. We usually get together twice a year for a trip. Last year we went to Massawepie and Taylor Pond in the Adirondacks. Our trips for this year are scheduled for next month; the destinations are not finalized yet, but they'll be in the Adirondacks. I couldn't ask for a better partner - he's enthusiastic, fun and sticks with me the entire time. He picked up the process of sitting or lying in front of me quickly. We practiced in the yard (with a loaded canoe) before the trip, getting in/out three times. He's been flawless with it ever since.

 

[Bob B.]

Great looking Dog TrailBlaser. Love the pics, look forward to seeing more on a trip report next month .

 

[Keeled Over]

Here is Shep the canoe dog - another rescue we pulled of the scrap heap. He is partial to the Grumman over the Mohawk, and requires an umbrella to stay comfortable. Only dog I ever had that always crosses his paws when he lays down.

 

[TrailBlaser]

Great looking Dog TrailBlaser. Love the pics, look forward to seeing more on a trip report next month .

Thanks Bob. He's great and my only paddling partner!

 

[dbeallor]

Here's Norm. Lots of videos of us canoeing around Ontario on my YouTube Channel, we spent 40 days in the woods this season

 

[Punkinhead]

She loves the water and hates being left behind but I no longer bring her because she barks the whole time. It's very out of character for her to bark - she'll happily watch delivery people walk up the drive and onto the porch without a peep. But for some reason if I put her in a canoe or bicycle trailer she barks the entire time. She'll stop for a few minutes when I give the "quiet" command but then restarts. I don't know if it's excitement or anxiety. It's a shame because I love having her along.

 

[Jmharrick]

This is our girl Arwen. She does great in the canoe and loves swimming and running the portage trails. She had her first multi-day trip this past summer and will be joining me on many more.

I am quite allergic to dogs, but always wanted a golden retriever. She definitely takes after the retriever more than the poodle and she has no effect on my allergies. Best dog I’ve ever had.

 

[ppine]

Retrievers make great boat dogs, but so do all of the cow dog breeds. I have paddled with Dachshunds, Welsh Corgis, Blue Healers, Border Collies, Labs, and Chichis. My latest Border Collie went on a week long river trip at the age of 6 months. They just want to go.

 

[BWCA66]

Anybody else have a pup who doesn't use the pad you provide for them?!

 

[Alan Gage]

Anybody else have a pup who doesn't use the pad you provide for them?!

Nope, that's a new one on me. Has it ever slipped under them while they were jumping into the boat? If so perhaps that made them distrustful.

Alan

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

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Anybody else have a pup who doesn't use the pad you provide for them?!

Very smart dog—knows that he provides better ballast, and hence more boat efficiency, the further forward he lies.

 

[lowangle al]

Here I am with my schnitzengruben.