Go on a pet-friendly rental boating adventure
If you’re going on vacation, the biggest challenge you’ll face is finding someone who’s willing to feed and care for your pet while you’re away. Therefore, it may be a good idea to tag your pet on your next trip. There are a number of pet-friendly yacht charter companies that allow you to bring your pets along.
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 plenty of water and lets your dog drink every thirty minutes.
2. Give your dog a life jacket. Before you go 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 boat trip. Dogs are usually startled when you put 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 don’t prohibit traveling 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. Carry 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
• Lantern
• 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 sun’s harmful rays. So, if your dog is sensitive to the heat of the sun, you should definitely rub some sunscreen on him before you set off on your boating trip.
7. Place 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 sea or canal water. Make sure your dog drinks clean, sterilized water throughout the trip.
12. Make sure your vet does a routine checkup on your pet before you leave for a trip. You need to make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date.
The adventure of browsing pet rentals is fun and allows you to bond with your pet. But, you need to take safety precautions first before taking your pet on your next boating trip.