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'''Arthur Sails to Canada'''
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|[[image:1arthur.jpg|left|Dinghy Familiarization]]
 
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|'''Tip 1'''
  
 
The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment.  
 
The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment.  
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(an understanding wife is essential during this phase.)
 
(an understanding wife is essential during this phase.)
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|[[image:2arthur.jpg|left|A really sporty life jacket]]
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|'''Tip 2'''
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Dogs are very image conscious. You have to convince them that wearing a life jacket will really make them look cool.
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(Bribery works well here.)
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|[[image:3arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 3'''
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Enforce the rules. No running on the docks!
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|[[image:4arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 4'''
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For longer trips, teach your dog to play cards. They can be a worthy adversary, especially at poker.
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(I would recommend a 3 Milkbone table limit, just to be safe.)
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|[[image:5arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 5'''
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Dogs always call shotgun, even on boats, so get used to it.
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|[[image:6arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 6'''
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Remember, the morning ritual sets the tone for the day.
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A pleasant sail starts with a happy crew.
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|[[image:7arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 7'''
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Make it easy for your best friend to get back on board after a trip ashore. A ramp can take all the stress out of the daily routine.
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|[[image:9arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 8'''
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Make your trips onshore an adventure!
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(Note: Beware of dead smelly fish!)
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|[[image:10arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 9'''
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Let sleeping dogs lie. Especially if they have claimed a prime spot on the low side.
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|[[image:11arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 10'''
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If you're traveling with a group of sailors, mischief is bound to happen onshore.
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Sometimes a cute face can make the difference between an adventure and an ordeal.
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Recognize your assets and use them wisely.
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|[[image:12arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 11'''
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After 1,000 miles on the high seas, a salty dog has earned his place.
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|[[image:13arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]]
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|'''Tip 12'''
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But DON"T let him sleep in the v-berth!
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Those romantic moonlit nights in a quiet secluded anchorage will never be the same.
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Revision as of 02:32, 21 September 2009

Arthur Sails to Canada

Dinghy Familiarization
 Tip 1

The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment.


(an understanding wife is essential during this phase.)


A really sporty life jacket
 Tip 2

Dogs are very image conscious. You have to convince them that wearing a life jacket will really make them look cool.


(Bribery works well here.)

Safety first!
 Tip 3

Enforce the rules. No running on the docks!


Safety first!
 Tip 4

For longer trips, teach your dog to play cards. They can be a worthy adversary, especially at poker.


(I would recommend a 3 Milkbone table limit, just to be safe.)


Safety first!
 Tip 5

Dogs always call shotgun, even on boats, so get used to it.


Safety first!
 Tip 6

Remember, the morning ritual sets the tone for the day.

A pleasant sail starts with a happy crew.


Safety first!
 Tip 7

Make it easy for your best friend to get back on board after a trip ashore. A ramp can take all the stress out of the daily routine.


Safety first!
 Tip 8

Make your trips onshore an adventure!


(Note: Beware of dead smelly fish!)


Safety first!
 Tip 9

Let sleeping dogs lie. Especially if they have claimed a prime spot on the low side.


Safety first!
 Tip 10

If you're traveling with a group of sailors, mischief is bound to happen onshore.

Sometimes a cute face can make the difference between an adventure and an ordeal.

Recognize your assets and use them wisely.


Safety first!
 Tip 11

After 1,000 miles on the high seas, a salty dog has earned his place.


Safety first!
 Tip 12

But DON"T let him sleep in the v-berth!


Those romantic moonlit nights in a quiet secluded anchorage will never be the same.

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