Boating with Your Pets: A Comprehensive Guide

Pets are our loyal companions, and when you decide on long vacations on your yacht, you probably want to take your fluffy with you. Especially in case it missed you. So, let’s consider how to arrange a yacht trip with your loved pet onboard.

5 Basic Steps to Prepare Your Pet for a Boat Travel

What should you do while preparing your pet for boating? There are 5 basic steps which are must-dos for every pet owner before entering the yacht with it.

1. Consult your vet. Not all pets are happy about boating and not all of them can withstand the challenges of boating. If your vet approves the trip, then you can go to the next step. In any case, remember that if boating is too stressful for your pet, it is better not to risk its well-being. Just hire a pet sitter to help your fluffy spend time without you in a hasty manner.

2. Do not forget about safety gear. Your pet needs it as well as you and other crew members. Thus, buying a life jacket for a pet is among the on-board essentials.

3. Introduce your pet to the boat in advance. Do not make it a real shock for a pet to enter the boat for the first time at the moment of setting sails. It is better to start with short-time visits on the board with your pet and allow it to explore the new environment. Just praise a pet for its curiosity and braveness with some treats and allow it to get used to a boat.

4. Take care of food and water for your pet. The best thing is to maintain its casual menu onboard as sailing can be hard for digestion and the vestibular system, so let’s not make it even harder by changing the menu.

5. Do not forget about medications and vaccination. Ensure your pet is vaccinated according to the vet’s plan.

So, if everything is tip-top with these 5 steps, let’s go further.

What to Take With You for Your Pet’s Fun and Comfort

The list of onboard essentials for your pet’s fun and comfort includes as following:

• A comfortable resting place. By taking your pet’s favorite couch or blanket you can help your fluffy to adapt to a new environment faster.

• Safety gear, as we said before is a must.

  

• Portable bowls for food and water also can come in handy. If you have ones with sticky bottoms, it’s bingo, as such bowls may withstand rolling.

• Food, drink, and medication supplies also are required.

• Some kind of toilet is a thing you should take care of too. You need your pet to enjoy the trip, so its comfort is a priority, even in terms of visiting a toilet.

• Favorite toys can also help a pet to endure the journey tip-top. At last, it won’t be bored by similar landscapes and water surrounding if you play with it.

Safety Measures While Boating

A boat is not the safest place on earth and you have to prevent even the slightest possibility of the accident with your pet involved. Never leave your pet without supervision on the open deck, and use leashes or harnesses to avoid your pet jumping off the boat or wandering in its insecure parts.

It’s not a die-hard task to take your pet boating. But thorough preparations can save your fluffy’s life and well-being.