If you are going on vacation, the biggest challenge you will face is finding someone who is willing to feed and care for your pet while you are gone. Therefore, it may be a good idea to tag your pet on your next trip. There are a number of pet-friendly boat rental companies that allow you to bring your pets.
But if you decide to take your dog on an adventure on a pet-friendly charter boat, here are some tips you can use:
1. Make sure your dog is well hydrated. He carries a lot of water and lets your dog drink every thirty minutes.
2. Give your dog a life jacket. Before going sailing, it is important to ask the boat rental company if they have a life jacket for dogs. If not, you may have to buy one. Make sure you choose a jacket that fits your dog well.
3. Try to check the boat with your pet before your boating trip. Dogs usually freak out when you place them in a new environment.
4. It is important to check local boat and dog laws before embarking on your boat trip. While countries generally do not ban travel or boating with dogs, some cities and states do. Therefore, it is important to double check the local pet travel laws of your sailing destination before taking your dog with you.
5. Bring a pet-specific first aid kit. Your first aid kit should include the following:
• Tweezers
• Pet carrier
• Bag of ice
• Non-latex gloves
• Gauze rolls
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Scotch tape
• Cotton balls
• Antiseptic spray
• rectal thermometer
• Scissors
• Vaseline
• Flashlight
• Nail clipper
• Towels
• Tongue depressors
• Isopropyl alcohol
Also, be sure to bring your pet’s first aid book, the vet’s phone number, and your pet’s paperwork.
6. Put pet-safe sunscreen on your dog. Some dogs need protection from the harmful rays of the sun. So, if your dog is sensitive to the heat of the sun, you should definitely rub him down with some sunscreen before heading out on your boating trip.
7. Put a collar with an identification tag on your dog’s neck. Don’t forget to put your contact information on the label.
8. Create a place where your dog can urinate or defecate, such as puppy pads or a small litter box.
9. If you’re traveling out of the country, it’s best to get a pet passport before you travel.
10. Make sure your dog doesn’t disturb wildlife.
11. Do not allow your dog to drink water from the sea or from the canal. Make sure your dog drinks clean, sterilized water throughout the trip.
12. Make sure your vet performs a routine checkup on your pet before you leave on a trip. You have to make sure that your pet’s vaccination is up to date.
The adventure of browsing pet rentals is fun and allows you to bond with your pet. But, you must first take safety precautions before taking your pet on your next boating trip.
