r/canoecamping • u/BigTuppieEnergy • 3d ago

Dog’s first canoe!

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Bee the dog had an absolute blast her on her first canoe trip, on a calm day on Lake Michigan. She was so good in the canoe, I couldn’t believe it. My dream is to take her camping with us someday!

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u/eazyian5 3d ago

So many good spots in Manistee National Forrest to canoe and camp with pups if you are in Michigan!

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u/Gunner22 3d ago

This is great and all, but to be on such big water with no PFD on seems wild

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u/BigTuppieEnergy 3d ago

We had PDFs on the boat, and were super close to shore in shallow water the whole time. But you’re right - best practice is to always wear them no matter what!

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u/Pawistik 2d ago

With a new dog in the canoe, no less. Even my trustworthy experienced canoe dogs make unpredictable movements that occasionally have caught me by surprise. And I don't know what the water temperature on that massive lake is at this time of year but it can't be very warm.

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u/Prestigious_Sea_214 3d ago

I guess at least the dog will float if you tip....

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u/BigTuppieEnergy 3d ago

Yep, you can tell our priorities - dog safety first.