Easy steps to make it simple to get your big dog on and off your boat. Set up in just a few minutes — and use them yourself at a marina!
Boat Dogs (& Cats)
Four-footed family members on the boat?
Practical tips, food, first aid and fun with the dogs and cats aboard!
🎧Cruising with a Dog
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?
DIY Dog Grooming
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!
Boat Dog Food
I am not an expert on dog food. But I can tell you what we’re using and why we like it.
Getting a Bahamas Pet Permit
Step-by-step instructions to get a Bahamas Pet Import permit so you can take your dog or cat with you on your boat trip to the Bahamas.
Protect the Kids & Pups: Lifeline Netting
Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.
A Dog-Friendly Boat
Got a boat dog? A few simple things will help them be more sure footed on the boat. Help them feel comfortable and avoid injuries.
Cat Litter on a Boat
Less smell, less mess and less to store . . . Tidy Cats Breeze system might be the answer for “cat boats”
Boat Dogs & Separation Anxiety
Got a dog who hates being left alone on the boat? That was Cathy’s problem. I asked for tips on TBG’s Facebook page and got lots of good suggestions.
Gamma Seal Lids are Great on Boats
Need a large air- and watertight storage container? Keep dog food, cat litter, spare baking supplies and more in heavy-duty buckets and storage bins, yet easily accessible with Gamma Lids.