I’m a boat dog and I love it!

Friday, April 7, 2023

Guinness here today….

I’m 3 1/2 years old and I’ve spent almost half of my life on a boat. First it was just Rod and me with an occasional visitor. We brought the boat from Massachusetts to the Chesapeake and later travelled from the Chesapeake to Key West and back. I curl up at Rod’s feet when the boat is moving but when we get to a marina, I love to go exploring. Last week, I actually jumped on the boat next to us because they had a little “hot dog” that barked and said hello and another big yellow lab that came to visit. 

This trip Lynn came along. She feeds me and I love that she gets so excited when she puts something special on top like a treat, or cheese or leftovers from dinner. I’m not sure why she’s so excited since she doesn’t even try any of this good stuff. 

This trip we went from the Chesapeake to Key West and then to the Bahamas. It’s been warm most of the time so Rod takes me for walks and sometimes I get to run on the beach and go swimming – that’s the best part. Sometimes there are weird things in the water – sharks, alligators, snakes and Lynn gets really scared.  But jumping in the waves is so much fun.

And I love going for rides in the dinghy-aren’t I cute?

And I get toys!  I have a bone that I carry around and some rubber things that hold treats, and   last week I got a snake that squeaks – or at least it used to before I chewed it up and the squeakers “fell” out. I love toys that make noise. 

The squeakers “fell” out!

I sleep on the floor in the cabin at night and I try to sneak up on the mattress hoping they won’t notice. I’ve learned the word “down”. But sometimes I pretend I don’t hear them. – it’s much more comfortable. If I’m not careful, I will get locked in the shower again at night 

Other dogs might think this is a strange way to live but I love being with Rod and Lynn. And the best part is that I don’t get seasick!

WWFN