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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
It's not the dogs fault but the careless owner.I've also stepped in dog crap twice there.
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Not "keeping a proper watch"?
Allowing a dog to swim in the lake is shared fun for dog and family. Summer fun is what it's all about. A yellow tennis ball tossed for Fido into the lake or a Frisbee toss, are a big part of summer on the lake for Labs and Retrievers, the most popular breeds of dogs today. I'm also reasonably certain that dogs don't poop while swimming.
Sharing the cruise with your dog seems like the right thing to do, too. But boaters who take long cruises also know that dogs refuse to poop while on board. Where else to let them take a "comfort break" than back at the boat ramp? Of course, you'd be expected to "pick up after".
Locals who let their dogs cool off need a space that's "public". A public boat ramp that is not in use is OK with me.