Chapter 6 |
Dog Meets Board & Water |
When you get into deeper water you may need to lift them up onto your shoulder. (Clearly this only works with smaller dogs)
When you get to where you want to start surfing, place the surfboard down in the water with the nose facing away from you. (The surfboard should always be facing Perpendicular to the waves, that is, facing the waves or facing the beach. If the surfboard gets sideways, a wave will lift it and hurl it at you. Ouch!!!) Hold and steady the surfboard with one hand, then gently place your Surf Dog in the correct position on the board. (Remember, the back 1/3 of the surfboard.) Don’t forget the praise and enthusiasm! You can also carry the surfboard with the dog all ready on it out into the water! (I don't recommend this for several reasons, but if you're going to do it, do it slowly and carefully so you don't scare your Surf Dog.) |
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