Kayaking with your dog
 

Saturday, September 3rd

 10:00 sorry no
kayaks available
 11:00 sorry no
kayaks available
 12:00 3 kayaks available
 1:30 2 kayaks available
 2:30 4 kayaks available
3:30 4 kayaks available


$35.00 per 50 minute session.
includes kayak,  paddle,  life jacket for person & canine.

We have several kayaks available so you may schedule
a session for yourself and a friend or spouse at the same time.

email us at smartydog1@aol.com
to reserve a kayaking session.
(when your session is reserved we will email you directions)

for your convenience pay online

( payment will not be processed until reservation is confirmed )

Persons without kayaking experience must have a
 kayaking session without their dog to learn how to navigate a kayak
prior to having a kayaking session with their dog.

All dogs must have appropriate control skills
to be considered for a kayaking session.

additional kayaking information

view some of last years kayaking k-9s



 
I am always looking for new things
 to teach my dog, new adventures to share.

Over the years I have so many great memories of the
 adventures I have had hiking & camping with my dogs.

I have also enjoyed many wonderful
kayaking adventures with my dogs.



If you are interested in kayaking with your dog.
The Smartydog Center is now offering kayaking sessions.

We will provide the kayak, paddle, human life jacket & a canine life jacket.
( you may also use you own life jackets if you prefer )

Persons without kayaking experience must have a
practice session to learn to navigate the kayak
prior to having a kayaking session with their dog.

All dogs must demonstrate appropriate control skills
to be considered for a kayaking session.

Kayaking sessions are weather dependant.

Kayaking lessons:
Kayaking lessons can be adapted to
your skill level and individual preferences.

If you don't have any kayaking experience, then the first lesson
would be without your dog so you can learn to navigate a kayak


The first lesson with your dog will consist of teaching your dog to get
 in and out of the kayak on land and ride in the kayak with you.

If your dog knows how to swim additional kayaking skills
would include teaching your dog to swim along side your kayak and
teach them to get in and out of the kayak out on the water.

If you are interested in
kayaking with your dog email me at smartydog1@aol.com

If you have been kayaking with your dog
send us a picture to add to our k-9 kayakers page.

Kayaking Dogs

The Smartydog "Canine Flotilla 2011" Event
In August we are hoping to get a group of K-9 kayakers
together for an awesome kayaking photo op.
email us at smartydog1@aol.com
if you'd like to join the flotilla in your kayak.

 

Wilderness Systems Pungo 120

 

Liquid Logic Manta Ray 12'

Kayaking check list

Equipment Supplied
by Smartydog


Kayaks
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120
Wilderness Systems PamlicoTandem
Wilderness Systems Pungo 100
Liquid Logic 12' Saluda
Liquid Logic 12' Manta Ray
(sit-on-top)



Paddle  (w/paddle leash)

Life jacket (person)

Life jacket (k-9)

Croakies

 to secure eyeglasses or
sun glasses if needed

Floating rope leash


Things for you to bring

Wear comfortable quick drying shorts and a comfortable top.


Water Shoes

disposable
waterproof camera (optional)

sunscreen (optional)

Hat, if kayaking in the
heat of the day (optional)

Bug repellent (optional)


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Smartydog Center for Canine Enrichment
312 East Johnson Avenue Cheshire, CT 06410
( 2 miles from I-691)

203.272.2182

Martha T Bailey CKO CBS
38 years experience for you & your dog

smartydog1@aol.com