Like most golden retrievers, my dog has no problem plowing through the waves of a nearby lake if it means tracking down a precious tennis ball. At least once a week, I take the dog down near the shore where she’ll pad happily along the sand in pursuit of the ball. When she started bounding through the water with reckless abandon, I was struck with an idea.
I raised the sail on my Hobie Cat and called the dog to see if she would jump onboard. Much to my surprise, she took to the boat like a fish to water, sitting patiently on the bow with her tongue lolling to one side. Before taking her out in deep water, I purchased a dog life jacket online. These days she starts wagging her tail the moment she sees me picking up the jacket. That’s a clear indication that it’s time for a sail.
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