Narrowboating offers the best dog-friendly day trips and holidays. What’s the point of a day trip or holiday if you don’t bring your dog along with Cheshire canal boat hire?
You may want to let your dog explore the boat when you first get on it, to help him become familiar with his new home. Prepare a bowl with clean drinking water before you leave. Also, make sure that there is a water bowl on board when you are moored so your dog doesn’t drink river water.
As the boat moves along, dogs enjoy watching the trees and fields go by. There are also different scents and sights to behold. As you travel with your dog, they will enjoy the smells of the countryside such as rabbits, ducks, sheep and squirrels. There is a lot of wildlife on the waterways, so some dogs might be tempted when they are on dry land to chase and jump.
Each time you step onto the shore, your dog will be treated to a new adventure with a variety of smells and sights. The towpaths make for great walking paths, but be careful of bikes. Fetch games are not ideal unless you’re okay with losing the ball in the water. For Cheshire canal boat hire, contact Cheshire Narrow Boats.
Keep your dog on a lead while mooring or approaching locks. It can be dangerous for a dog to fall in. Take a towel with you for your dog just in case. Consider bringing along a dog’s life jacket. The banks of waterways are often steep, making it difficult for dogs of all sizes to get out. The top of the jackets have handles that allow owners to safely haul their dogs back aboard. Don’t forget to bring any other items you might need, such as the dog bed and lead.
