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cooking & food • gear • boat life • DIY tips & projects • and more!

Dogs & Cats Aboard

Four-footed family members on the boat?

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

Cruising with a Large Dog

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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. [More] Cruising with a Large Dog

Cruising with a Dog

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Sure, you’ve seen dogs on boats. But how feasible is it, really? Can you take a dog full-time cruising? And if so, what do you need to know? [More] Cruising with a Dog

DIY Dog Grooming

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One big worry about cruising with a dog is what to do about grooming. Eleven years with a “poodle-ish” mix has taught us quite a bit about DIY grooming . . . and it’s really not hard! [More] DIY Dog Grooming

Boat Dog Food

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I am not an expert on dog food. But I can tell you what we’re using and why we like it. [More] Boat Dog Food

SUP-er Dogs

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Dogs love to ride on paddleboards! But how do you introduce them to it so the first time IS a good experience? [More] SUP-er Dogs

Flying with a Small Dog

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If you cruise very far from home, it’s likely that some day you’ll have to fly home. And you’ll want to take your dog with you. Here’s what we’ve learned about flying with small dogs. [More] Flying with a Small Dog