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Practical tips, food, first aid and fun with the dogs and cats aboard!

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🎧How to Keep Pets Safe on your Boat in Storms

Published on March 29, 2025; last updated on March 21, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black and white dog wearing a yellow rain coat on a boat bow - keep pets safe on your boat in storms

Do you know how to keep pets safe on your boat in storms? Here are a few tips to be sure your dog or cat is safe in rough seas.

Storing Dry Dog Food on a Boat

Published on October 17, 2024; last updated on October 16, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing dry dog food so it doesn’t get moldy or infested with bugs takes a little effort. Here’s what we did on our boat.

🎧 Best Tips for a Cat Onboard

Published on July 20, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you have a cat onboard? Here are some great tips to make it easier.

Tick Removal When Boating in Remote Places

Published on July 4, 2024; last updated on July 3, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s your favorite tick removal tool? We think this little tool is by far the easiest and safest way to get rid of it!

🎧Good Options for Feeding your Boat Dog

Published on June 8, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feeding your boat dog has unique issues. Here’s what we fed our boat dog. And what might work for yours.

Cruising with a Large Dog

Published on February 29, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

golden retriever on boat deck

Wondering how to go cruising with a big dog? What can you do to make it easier? Answers here from Pamela Douglas Webster, who cruises with Honey, a golden retriever.

🎧 Remove Biting Ticks Quickly & Easily

Published on January 13, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Biting ticks are nasty. And dangerous to your health. Here’s how to remove them safely from humans and pets.

🎧Train Your Dog to Potty Onboard Your Boat

Published on September 2, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you cross an ocean with your dog? Of course. But you need to train them out to potty on board. Here’s how.  

Farewell to Paz

Published on October 28, 2021; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can a 7-pound ball of fluff leave a legacy? I think so.

Boat Dogs 101

Published on March 4, 2020; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for bringing your furry friend aboard.

What you need to know to have a great boat dog. Learn how to take any size dog on your boat, how to keep them safe, and best places to cruise with a dog.

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