It cover various price points and usability to fit your budget and can be further customized based on the package you choose.

me kayaks aren't suitable for dogs, so if you're looking to upgrade or purchase your first boat, you'll want to find one that will comfortably fit both of you. The right type will depend on the size of your dog and how much gear you plan on taking with you

You might want a kayak where your dog can ride proudly on the bow, or he might be more comfortable wedged by your feet. Take your dog's personality into account when picking one, too

Excitable dogs might do better kept close so you can grab their collar if needed, while a quiet dog who likes to twelve would do well sitting on the bow. Finding the best dog kayak will really depend on the size of your dog, your budget, and if you are planning on taking another human with you. Which is why I prefer my SE 370 over their smaller one the Sea Eagle 330, as it can accomodate 2 plus 1.

No matter how much you want to take your dog kayaking, some dogs just don’t have the personality or temperaments to be your kayaking buddy out on the water. A very hyperactive dog that has a hard time sitting still might not be able to keep it together for more than a few minutes. The last thing you want is to be stuck out on the water pinning your dog down with one hand while you paddle with the other. Nervous dogs, especially ones with an aversion to water, might not appreciate being tucked into a boat and then paddled out into the middle of the lake.

Kayaks are big, and they can be scary when your dog hasn't seen one. Don't just plop him into the kayak and expect him to be fine with it. Let your dog explore the kayak on his own terms and get used to it on his own time. You can put it inside your house or bring it out into the yard while your dog is playing.

Eventually, you can start to sit inside it and invite your dog to let you pet him while you're in it. Soon enough, he might sit in it with you. Let him bring in his favorite toy or a soft bed so he feels comfortable. Greenies treats are always a good motivator to get him inside and settled, too.

Dogs don't do all that well learning on the job. Don't expect to take him out in your kayak and have him take to the experience like a duck to water. You'll have to work on training your dog to get in and out the kayak in a variety of scenarios.

You should start training your dog on land because he probably won't leap into a kayak that's bobbing around in the water. As you teach him to hop in, have him sit immediately on command and then hand over a special treat he doesn't typically get. When you're teaching him to jump out, have him sit again once he's on land. When you've taught him how to jump in and out of the kayak, you'll want to move it to some shallow water that isn't choppy. Hold the kayak still so it won't move too much when he jumps in.

Once he's in, have the treats ready and tell him to sit. He needs to learn that when he's on the boat, he has to remain still and not pace, wiggle, or try to jump out (good luck if you have a water dog!). This is when basic obedience is really important; your dog should have a solid sit / down / stay repertoire before joining you out on the water.

I have been searching the internet trying to find multi-day (around 7 days) canoe or Kayak tours around mid to late May. Me and my partner are wanting to do something adventurous and I have seen some awesome operators that do tours like this, but most of them are starting around June / July.

Does anyone know of any tours (willing to go almost anywhere in Canada .... nearly ...) that will operate at this time of the year. I start work in Saskatchewan in June so cant go any later. Would also be interested in dog sledding tours if there will still be snow around.