Dogs and Float Tubes

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[cool][#0000ff]The raised bow/stern of the FC4 makes it possible to pull another tube up tight against it and will not affect backward kicking much at all. I did the same thing with another Fat Cat...rigged to hold a trolling motor and to pull me backward...my "Tube Taxi". I found that with the other tube cinched up tight that I could still kick around well with little interference.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are go with the inner tube, I would suggest fitting the inside hole with a properly cut piece of styrofoam...or a similar sized inflated device. Then put the dog's favorite blanket over it and you should be good to go. Now rig the tube with a couple of loops to which you can tie or clip a length of sturdy rope...as in the attached pic. That goes up over your head and you haul it up tight around your waist to hold the dog tube in place. I made a loop and clip arrangement so that I could fasten it in position but could quickly undo it for launching or beaching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]With your furry kid cinched up directly behind you the trick will be to keep him from wanting to join you up front. Hope you have him well trained.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, even if your dog swims well it might be a good idea to fit him with a PFD. They do make them for dogs and it is an extra measure of safety.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah...watch your backcast.[/#0000ff]
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