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We have a female GSD 64 lbs, we bought booties for her for walks in the bush in really cold winter weather but she really doesn't like them. Doesn't need them on the boat though her nails even when clipped are a bit hard on the teak companionway stairs. We are making covers for the stairs.
We've only had her on the boat once, that was this past September. She did very well, she has strong character and adapts quickly to new situations so that helps a lot. She loves the water but like your pup she has to feel bottom and despite encouragement she will not jump off the dock at the family cottage. We decided to open the walk through in the transom so she could see the water was right there and she just shot out the opening and dove right in! She went swimming until I called her back, grabbed her by her collar and lifted her into the cockpit, whereupon she turned around and headed right back for the water again! Total surprise for us but she was just lovin' it! We are looking into PFD's for her so will be interested in watching this thread for what other folks recommend.
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