Boating With Your Dog: Training, Safety, and Life Aboard

Name: The Perfect Boat Dog online course
Brand: Online Course
Price: 49.00 USD
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Create a happy cruising life for your dog (and you!) with step-by-step practical guidance

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Create a Happy Life Afloat With Your Dog

Imagine strolling quiet beaches together, enjoying the companionship of your dog on an evening passage, or sharing the excitement of dolphin sightings. With the right preparation, cruising with your dog can be every bit as wonderful as you’ve imagined.

This course empowers you to confidently cruise with your dog, covering everything from training and safety to the unique challenges of life aboard. Whether you’re already planning your next adventure or just considering the idea of bringing your dog along, you’ll find clear, practical guidance tailored to the realities of boat life.

What You’ll Learn • Tail-Wagging Tips for Safe and Happy Cruising

✔ Prepare your dog—and yourself—for life aboard
✔ Train essential skills for safety and comfort
✔ Choose the right gear for cruising with a dog
✔ Navigate international pet regulations with ease
✔ Ensure your dog’s health, fitness, and happiness
✔ Handle common concerns like toilet training, rough seas, and boatyards

What’s Included • 33 Detailed Sections Across 10 Categories

This course is packed with practical tips, step-by-step guidance, and real-world advice to help you and your dog thrive on the water:

Getting Ready to Cruise with a Dog

Preparing your dog for life aboard, whether you’re starting with a puppy or an adult dog
Guidance for selecting the right dog if you’re considering adding one to your crew

Shopping for & Equipping a Dog-Friendly Boat

Evaluating boats and gear to meet the needs of canine cruisers
Must-have safety gear and equipment for getting your dog safely on and off the boat

Care and Feeding

Food storage solutions to ensure meals stay fresh and accessible
Tips for finding and storing dog food while cruising

Health and Safety

Routine vet care, first aid, and emergency management
Keeping your dog’s medical records organized and accessible

Exercise & Enrichment

Creative ways to burn off energy, even on small boats
Mental stimulation techniques to keep your dog happy and engaged

Toilet Training

Proven methods for teaching your dog to "go" onboard
Solutions for overcoming common toilet training challenges

Unique Challenges for Liveaboard Dogs

Managing boatyard stays and leaving your dog safely on the boat
Practical tips for handling shedding and other daily concerns

Underway

Keeping your dog safe in rough seas and trip planning considerations
Essential procedures for "dog overboard" emergencies

International Cruising

Step-by-step guidance for meeting entry requirements in various countries
Tips for ensuring your dog’s safety and comfort in foreign destinations

Why It’s Different

Cruising with a dog isn’t like life ashore, and this course is tailored specifically to the unique challenges of having a dog on a boat. Whether you’re preparing a new pup for life afloat or adapting an experienced land dog to a floating home, this course provides:

Boat-Specific Solutions: This isn’t generic pet advice—it’s all about what works for dogs on boats, from safe boarding techniques to managing energy in tight spaces.
Practical, Tested Advice: Every tip comes from real-world experience, helping you avoid trial and error.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn how to prepare your dog, yourself, and your boat with easy-to-follow instructions and detailed checklists.
Resources You Can Trust: Links to reliable products, training aids, and legal resources simplify your preparations.
Inclusive for All Dogs: Whether you’re cruising with a large, active breed or a smaller, quieter companion, this course adapts to fit your situation.

This course doesn’t just help you meet the challenges of cruising with a dog—it empowers you to create a fun and fulfilling life aboard for both you and your furry first mate.

How It Works • On-Demand, Lifetime Access

This online course is designed to fit into your busy schedule and adapt to your learning style.

✔ Immediate access: Start right after purchase with login details provided onscreen and via email
✔ Lifetime access: Refer back to materials whenever needed and enjoy all future updates at no additional cost
✔ On-demand format: Go through the course at your own pace, from any device

Everything is text- and photo-based for easy access, even in areas with limited connectivity.

About the Instructor • Pamela Douglas

Pamela Douglas cruised for 7 years with her golden retriever, Honey, aboard her Pacific Seacraft 34 sailboat. Her experience fostering and training dozens of dogs, combined with her own cruising adventures, has made her a trusted resource for boaters with dogs.

Pamela brings a deep understanding of the human-canine bond and practical solutions for cruising life. From training a fearful dog to navigating international pet regulations, her approachable teaching style ensures that you and your dog are set up for success.

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As liveaboard cruisers, we understand the challenges and questions that come with boat life. That’s why we create practical products and courses designed to tackle the same issues we’ve faced ourselves—making your life on the water easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

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Meet The Boat Galley Team

At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.