Dogs on Winnipesaukee

[Bear Island South]

Here is a nice tribute to our dogs.

http://youtu.be/9Z7J0AK3Fag

[VitaBene]

Here is Steeler coming up our snomo trail from Berry Pond last winter and waiting on his dinner. Sorry they are not Winni, Moultonborough though!

[Pineedles]

I've never had one as my friend at home, but I love German Shepards.

[Jaeger]

Reading through some of the earlier posts from those who don't love dogs, I am reminded of our Hunter, who came into our lives as an 8 year old rescue. When we first got him, we didn't understand why, every time we passed a body of water in the car, he would cry. Then we brought him to Albee Beach, after hours of course, and learned just how much he loved the water, certainly as much as any child at the beach. I recall getting on a Wolfeboro forum and asking the question, why can't one of the many beaches in the area be dog friendly? Some of the replies were almost viscious, people talking about having dirty dogs in the water, and how that was disgusting. The fact that small children are in the water with their diapers on (think about it) and that dogs never do their business in the water did not seem to occur to them. For some of us, dogs are our children. We just sold our sailboat in favor of a 32' Pontoon with lots of shade so our "children" could be with us on the lake. If you see us out there, give a toot, the name of the boat ? 'R' Doghouse, of course.

[Pineedles]

Do you have a picture for us to see "Your" dog on Winnipesaukee?

[tis]

Originally Posted by Jaeger

Reading through some of the earlier posts from those who don't love dogs, I am reminded of our Hunter, who came into our lives as an 8 year old rescue. When we first got him, we didn't understand why, every time we passed a body of water in the car, he would cry. Then we brought him to Albee Beach, after hours of course, and learned just how much he loved the water, certainly as much as any child at the beach. I recall getting on a Wolfeboro forum and asking the question, why can't one of the many beaches in the area be dog friendly? Some of the replies were almost viscious, people talking about having dirty dogs in the water, and how that was disgusting. The fact that small children are in the water with their diapers on (think about it) and that dogs never do their business in the water did not seem to occur to them. For some of us, dogs are our children. We just sold our sailboat in favor of a 32' Pontoon with lots of shade so our "children" could be with us on the lake. If you see us out there, give a toot, the name of the boat ? 'R' Doghouse, of course.

I love your post! You sound just like us! We do everything for so our "kids" can be with us too. I think it is sad that dogs are not allowed so many places. We have been told many times, how good ours are and they say they wish most kids were that good when people took them somewhere.

[sky's]

Originally Posted by Jaeger

Reading through some of the earlier posts from those who don't love dogs, I am reminded of our Hunter, who came into our lives as an 8 year old rescue. When we first got him, we didn't understand why, every time we passed a body of water in the car, he would cry. Then we brought him to Albee Beach, after hours of course, and learned just how much he loved the water, certainly as much as any child at the beach. I recall getting on a Wolfeboro forum and asking the question, why can't one of the many beaches in the area be dog friendly? Some of the replies were almost viscious, people talking about having dirty dogs in the water, and how that was disgusting. The fact that small children are in the water with their diapers on (think about it) and that dogs never do their business in the water did not seem to occur to them. For some of us, dogs are our children. We just sold our sailboat in favor of a 32' Pontoon with lots of shade so our "children" could be with us on the lake. If you see us out there, give a toot, the name of the boat ? 'R' Doghouse, of course.

good for you i feel for people that never had the wonderful experience of a dogs loyalty it can be the best friendship that you ever have. have a good time on your pontoon boat.

[NickNH]

My dog Cooper was an avid Winni dog....sadly we lost him yesterday due to severe heart disese.

We will miss him terribly....

[Rattlesnake Gal]

NickNH, I am so sorry for your loss. Cooper was a beautiful boy! Thank you for sharing your excellent picture of this wonderful lake dog with us. I'd like to think that he is romping in Dog Heaven with all of our lost friends. Thinking of you and your family.

Sincerely,

Celia

[tis]

OH NO. Not another one! We need to make a law against it! So, so sorry.